February 2024

RETIREES

Your Retiree Annual Statement: Now Available in Retirement Online

Your Retiree Annual Statement provides important benefit and payment information for the last calendar year. New this year, Statements are available in Retirement Online. Retirees who opted to go paperless already received an email notifying them that their Statement is available. Whether you chose email delivery or not, you can sign in to Retirement Online now to view, save or print your Statement. Read more...

Retirement Online for Retirees Keeps Getting Better

More than 480,000 members and retirees have discovered that Retirement Online is the fastest way to do business with NYSLRS. It’s secure and convenient, and it helps you avoid calling or mailing forms. With Retirement Online, you have instant access to information about your benefits, and your important documents will be available online before printed copies are mailed. Read more...

MEMBERS

Get Your Member Annual Statement Faster with Retirement Online

Member Annual Statements will be available online in May, sooner than printed copies will be mailed. Update your delivery preferences to receive an email when your Statement is available in Retirement Online:

• Sign in to Retirement Online. 
• From your Account Homepage, click the “update” link next to ‘Member Annual Statement by.’
• Choose “Email” from the dropdown.

If you choose to receive your Statement by email, you will not receive a printed copy in the mail.

While you’re there, check the email address and other contact information we have on file for you and update it if needed. 

Supplement Your NYSLRS Pension with Retirement Savings

Your NYSLRS pension can provide a significant portion of your retirement income, but it’s also a good idea to supplement your pension and Social Security with a retirement savings account.

Retirement savings can be an important financial asset when you retire. Savings can enhance your retirement lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to do the things you want, boost your retirement confidence and be a resource in case of an emergency. Read more...