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.
File for Service Retirement Online:
When you are ready to file, NYCERS strongly encourages you to make an appointment for a telephone consultation with a NYCERS retirement counselor, and to file for Service Retirement online through your secure MyNYCERS account at www.mynycers.org.
Paper forms can be found here:
Service Retirement
Disability Retirement
Age and Service Requirements for Retirement Eligibility
Requirements for retirement eligibility vary across Tiers and Plans. To determine your eligibility, download the fact sheet for your tier.
External Resources for Retirement Planning
A convenient list of links and helpful information from City and Federal agencies including the Office of Labor Relations, the Social Security Administration, and more.
Tips and Strategies for Retirement Planning
The sources of income you may have for your retirement are often compared to a 3-legged stool: one leg is your pension, the second leg is Social Security, and the third leg is your personal savings. Here are some ideas to consider for growing your personal savings.
Service Retirement
Members who are close to meeting the age and service requirements for their Tier and Plan can learn about the process of filing for a NYCERS Service Retirement here.