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New York State and Local Retirement System

Retiree News

Update Your Mailing Address

Please keep us informed of your current mailing address so we can continue to provide you with information about your benefits. Contact us to update your mailing address.

2012 Retirement Pension Payment Calendar

The 2012 Retirement Pension Payment Calendar is now available online. Your retirement benefit checks will be mailed on the second-to-last business day of each month for that month, while those enrolled in our Direct Deposit Program have access to their retirement benefits on the last business day of the month.

Retiree Annual Statements Coming Soon

We began mailing Retiree Annual Statements (RAS) in late-February. The mailing will take a few weeks to complete, so you should expect to receive your statement in March. Our online RAS frequently asked questions can help you understand the data in your RAS.

Pension Payment Update for Recent Retirees

While we calculate your retirement benefit, you may receive advance payments. You can expect to receive four to six advance payments before your pension is finalized. Once we finalize your benefit, you will receive the full balance due, retroactive to your date of retirement.

If health insurance premiums will be deducted from your regular pension payments, please contact your health insurance provider to arrange payment until your benefit has been finalized. We do not administer health insurance benefits, and we are unable to deduct premiums from advance payments.

We appreciate your patience while we finalize your benefit.