New York State & Local Retirement System (NYSLRS)

The New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) provides retirement benefits, as well as death benefits to employees of participating public employers in non-teaching positions, exclusive of New York City. 

Membership:

• Membership is mandatory in ERS for full-time, permanent 12-month positions.
• Membership is optional for:
  • Temporary or provisional positions (under Civil Service Law);
  • Employment of less than 30 hours per week, or less than the standard number of hours for full-time
    employment as established by the employer for this position;
  • Duration of employment for less than one year, or employment on less than a 12-month per year basis; or
  • Annual compensation less than the state’s minimum hourly wage — multiplied by 2,000 hours.

For answers to common questions:

• https://www.osc.state.ny.us
• Call 866-805-0990
• Email via secure contact form: Secure Contact Form

Forms:

• NYSLRS Membership Application
• NYSLRS Change of Address Form
• NYSLRS Name Change Notice Form
• NYSLRS Application for Service Retirment Form

For any other forms please visit:  https://www.osc.state.ny.us