Resources

Overview

Planning for Retirement

It’s never too early to plan for your retirement, so why not start now? In this section you will find tools and information to help you set goals and plan for a secure, comfortable life after you retire. 

Overview

Survivor Benefits

Learn about benefits that may be available to the designated beneficiaries of NYCERS members and retirees.  

Overview

Domestic Relations Order (DRO)

If you are a member or retiree whose pension is subject to equitable distribution based on a divorce, or if you are an ex-spouse of a member or retiree and are entitled to a portion of your ex-spouse’s pension, you must submit a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) to NYCERS.

Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the questions most often asked by NYCERS members (and the answers!). Because laws are constantly changing and the variety of plans is vast, all answers should be read as introductory rather than definitive. For specific information about your NYCERS account, please contact NYCERS’ Call Center at (347) 643-3000 or visit NYCERS’ Walk-in Center at 340 Jay Street in downtown Brooklyn.