Your retirement benefits are an important part of a solid financial plan. They can help you and your beneficiaries achieve financial security in retirement or in the event of disability or death. Use these tips to help you stay informed about your benefits.

• Sign in to Retirement Online to conveniently and securely manage your account and conduct business with NYSLRS. If you don’t have an account or for help signing in to an existing account, check out our Retirement Online tools and tips for step-by-step instructions to register, look up your User ID, reset your password, unlock your account and more.
• Keep your contact information up to date to ensure you receive the news, correspondence and statements we send you. This is especially important if you leave public employment before you are eligible to retire.
• Start planning for retirement and learn about ways to supplement your pension with retirement savings.
• Find your retirement plan publication for comprehensive information about your benefits and how your pension will be calculated.
• If you’re nearing retirement, you can schedule a pre-retirement consultation to speak with one of our representatives, review your benefits and ask any questions you have.
• Visit our Members page for information and resources organized by topic.
• Sign up for E-News, our monthly email newsletter, for the latest retirement news delivered right to your inbox.