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NYC Employees' Retirement System

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Tier Number: Tier 2

Your Tier is generally determined by your title and the date you joined NYCERS.

Generally, if you became a NYCERS member on or after July 1, 1973, and prior to July 27, 1976, you are a Tier 2 member.

Participation in Tier 2 and its retirement plans is closed to new members. Learn about Membership/Tier Reinstatement.

For complete details about Tier 2 and its Retirement Plans, please refer to the Summary Plan Description, Plan Brochures and Fact Sheets linked below.

Transit Operating Force 25-Year/Age 55 Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members

Departmental Certificate of Status of Member Claiming Service Prior to Membership Date

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Service Retirement

Membership Reinstatement

Affidavit That Power of Attorney (POA) is in Full Force

Special Durable Power of Attorney (POA)

Authorization for Release of Information

Change of Address

Name Change Application

Membership / Tier Reinstatement

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