Beneficiary

Submit this affidavit if you are unable to produce a birth certificate or any of the birthdate evidence documents accepted by NYCERS but can submit three alternative birth records. For a list of acceptable birthdate evidence, see NYCERS’ Birthdate Evidence Alternatives Fact Sheet #709.

This form is for the designated beneficiary of a deceased Tier 1 member to elect to receive benefits under Option 1 as an Annuity under Option B. This form also allows such designated beneficiary to designate a beneficiary to receive benefits in the event he or she dies.

This form gives the designated beneficiary(ies) of a Tier 2 member who died during active service the opportunity to choose to receive the Ordinary Death Benefit under Section 448 of Retirement and Social Security Law as an annuity, rather than as a lump-sum payment. This form must be filed within 90 days after the date that NYCERS is notified of the member’s death.

An overview of NYCERS’ policies and procedures for processing a death benefit claim.

Having trouble locating your Member or Pension Number? This Fact Sheet will show you where to look.

This fact sheet describes the eligibility, filing, and documentation requirements which must be met in order to qualify for the COVID-19 Related Accidental Death Benefit.