Executive Director Update

Important Update!

Service Retirement applications, Vested Retirement applications, Disability Retirement applications, Option Election forms and other applications, forms and documents are not filed until the date they are received and date stamped by NYCERS.

However, effective September 1, 2024, under circumstances where the filing date is critical, such applications, forms and documents will be deemed filed on the date mailed IF they are mailed to the Retirement System by the United States Postal Service certified mail, return receipt requested, or other trackable method such as FedEx, DHL, UPS, or a similar service. No application, form or document will be deemed filed on its mailing date unless it is actually received by the Retirement System as the result of such mailing AND a mailing receipt is provided.

This change allows for earlier receipt of items where time is essential (gravely and terminally ill members and critical deadlines), especially when the item is mailed and NYCERS is not open to receive it (weekends and holidays). This improves the client experience when mailing time-sensitive documents to NYCERS.

NYCERS continues to proactively support our members and communicate with stakeholders on World Trade Center-related issues. In September, NYCERS hosted another meeting with FDNY leadership to provide updates on operational processes and benefits and improve collaboration.

Click here to see what clients are saying about their experience during the Disability Retirement process.