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July 2026
Estimated Invoice Available
Elected and Appointed Officials Reminder
Make Sure New Members Designate Beneficiaries Online
Most Employers Have Switched to Enhanced Reporting
Special Edition—July 2026
New Laws Affecting NYSLRS Benefits: Here’s What You Need to Know
- Reduced Contribution Rates for Tier 6 Members
- Overtime Pay Temporarily Excluded from the Calculation of Tier 6 Contribution Rates
- Continue Withholding Contributions at the Current Rate
- Increased Overtime Limits for Tier 5 and 6 Members
- New Laws May Impact Employer Contributions
June 2026
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May 2026
Reminder: Review Earnings Before You’re Billed
Inform Optional Members of Their Right to Join NYSLRS
Recent Retirement Online Updates
Most Employers Have Switched to Enhanced Reporting
April 2026
Reminder Effective 4/1: New Tier 6 Member Contribution Rates
Review Pre-Billed Earnings & Submit Adjustments by 5/31
No More Paper Forms—Submit Info Online When Employees Retire
Most Employers Have Switched to Enhanced Reporting
March 2026
Important: Submit Your March Report by 4/7
View and Update Tier 6 Member Contribution Rates
Schools and BOCES: Report Retirees by 3/31
Time is Up to Switch to Enhanced Reporting
February 2026
New in Retirement Online
- Accrued Payments and Leave Credits Page
- Salary Explanation Page
- Retirement Online Notifications
Time is Up to Switch to Enhanced Reporting
January 2026
New Elected & Appointed Officials Must Submit an ROA
2026 Overtime Limits for Tier 5 & 6 Members
Annual Invoice Payment Due
Time is Up to Switch to Enhanced Reporting