Pre-Retirement Consultations

If you’re nearing retirement, you may want to speak with one of our information representatives to review your benefits and get answers to your questions.

Most consultations are being conducted by phone. A phone consultation provides answers to the same questions you can ask at an in-person consultation, but on a more flexible schedule, without the need for you to travel.

We are scheduling in-person consultations in the Albany, Buffalo and Hauppauge offices.

You will need an appointment for a consultation. To schedule one, please call toll-free 866-805-0990.

Preparing for Your Consultation

  • Before your consultation, you may wish to sign in to your Retirement Online account to review the information we have on file for you. You can check your total service credit and use the online benefit calculator to estimate your pension. If you don’t have a Retirement Online account, you can sign up today.
  • Visit our Preparing for Retirement page. This timeline walks you through important topics you’ll need to consider and steps you should take starting 18 months before your retirement date.
  • Check our Contact Us page for answers to a variety of retirement-related questions.

 


In-Person Consultations

Reminder: Appointments need to be scheduled for in-person consultations. However, you do not need an appointment to drop off forms, pick up information or have something notarized.

Albany Site

110 State Street
Albany, NY 12244

Hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Days: Generally open every business day. Call for current availability. Sites are closed on federal holidays.

Buffalo Site

Ellicott Square Building
295 Main Street, Suite 893
Buffalo, NY 14203

Hours: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Days: Generally open every business day. Call for current availability. Sites are closed on federal holidays.

Hauppauge Site

330 Motor Parkway, Suite 107
Hauppauge, NY 11788

Hours: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Days: Generally open every business day. Call for current availability. Sites are closed on federal holidays.

What to Bring

  • A photo ID, such as a driver’s license
  • Your latest pension estimate or Member Annual Statement
  • Any recent correspondence from NYSLRS
  • Your questions

 


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