While NYSLRS administers many different retirement plans, the core concepts of our memberships are the same. Your pension will be calculated using a preset formula based on your earnings and years of service. To better understand your NYSLRS benefits, you should become familiar with these four basic concepts:

• Tier. Your tier is based on the date you joined NYSLRS and helps determine the benefits available to you. If you’re a new NYSLRS member, you’re likely in Tier 6. Tier 6 members joined NYSLRS on or after April 1, 2012.
• Service Credit. Generally, you earn a year of service credit for each year you work for a participating NYSLRS employer. Part-time work is prorated. Your total service credit at retirement is a major factor in determining the amount of your pension.
• Vesting. You become vested after you earn five years of service credit. It’s a significant milestone, because once you’re vested, you’re eligible for a NYSLRS pension when you reach retirement age, even if you leave public service.
• Final Average Earnings. Final average earnings are the average of your earnings during the period when your pay is highest. It’s another major factor in determining the amount of your pension.

Email

Email us using our secure contact form. You should receive a response within 5 to 7 business days.

Phone

Call toll-free within the 50 states, Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands: 866-805-0990
Call within the Albany, New York area: 518-474-7736

Customer service representatives are available weekdays from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Fax

Our general fax number is 518-402-4433. Please include your name, NYSLRS ID and a phone number where we can reach you, as well as the name of the person or department you are trying to reach.

Mail

Mailing Address:

NYSLRS
110 State Street
Albany, NY 12244-0001

Updated Expense Reimbursement Policy 6830 - http://go.boarddocs.com/ny/portjeff/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CM9KYU542E41 -

1. Meal reimbursements only - will not be subject to a New York State sales tax deduction.
2. Increase in reimbursement rate for meals and incidental expenses.

For more information click on the policy link or see "Learn More About Our Polices" below.

DENTAL COVERAGE - Self Insured

Plan Coordinator: JJ Stanis - 516-476-3900

Provider: Stanis Net Plus

Plan Benefits

•Maximum calendar year benefit- $2,000

•Preventative and diagnostic services – 100% of reasonable and customary

•Basic, Major, and Orthodontic services – 80% of reasonable and customary

•Orthodontic lifetime benefit - $1,500

•Dependents are covered until age 18, unless they are full time students under age 25

•Continues into retirement

•In-network providers can be found by following district links: http://www.portjeffschools.org/departments/business_office_benefits

If you enroll more than thirty-one days after your are hired, there will be a three (3) month waiting period before you can receive dental benefits.

Claims Submission

• Notice of Claim - Written notice of the event on which claim is based must be given to the Plan Coordinator within 90 days after the loss of which claim is made.

• Proof of Claim - Written proof of claim must be given to the Plan Coordinator within 90 days after the date of loss for which claim is made.

Stand and Stretch

A simple way to cut through the challenge of staying focused throughout your day is simply standing up and stretching on a regular basis.

• Ideally, you want to stand up every half hour or 15 minutes for a short time period. The stretching will keep your circulation moving and standing breaks up the monotony of your day.
• If you have time for a short walk, then take a short walk through your office. Get a glass of water or take a trip to the restroom before returning to your desk. The movement reduces the tension that develops when you stay in one position for an extended period.

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Need to locate our Board Agendas and Minutes: https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/portjeff/Board.nsf/vpublic?open

Bargaining Agreements:

https://www.portjeffschools.org/boe/bargaining_agreements