IMPORTANT: Electing coverage under Section 383-e or 383-f is irrevocable and may not be beneficial for every member. Before submitting a plan election form, it’s important to speak with a NYSLRS representative to ensure changing your retirement plan to one of these new plans is beneficial to you. Call 866-805-0990 (press 2, then follow the prompts).
It is especially important to speak to a representative about your specific situation, before electing one of these plans, if you are:
- Planning to retire in the near future.
- Considering transferring or reinstating a previous retirement system membership.
There are differences in your current and the new plans that you will want to consider. For example:
- Contribution rates are higher in these plans.
- In your existing retirement plan, for each year of service beyond 25 years, including ERS service, you receive an additional 1.66 percent of your Final Average Earnings (FAE), up to a maximum of seven years. These plans do not allow for crediting of “other than” service, which ERS service and any service not listed as creditable above would be classified as.
What is the deadline to elect one of these plans?
For members who were already in an eligible title as of July 1, 2025, the deadline to elect is June 30, 2026.
For members who transfer or are promoted into an eligible title, the deadline to elect is within one year of employment in the eligible title.
New members employed in an eligible title who join PFRS on or after July 1, 2025 will be automatically enrolled in this plan.
How do I elect one of these plans?
Complete and submit the Election Form for Retirement Plan Section 383-e or 383-f (PF5549). Contact us to request the form.
Your election will be effective as of the date we receive your properly signed and notarized form. If you mail it by “Certified Mail—Return Receipt Requested,” we will consider it as having been filed on the date it was mailed.
Rev. 10/25