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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.

Leaving Active City Service

Birthdate Evidence Alternatives

Advance Payment for Service Retirees

Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) FAQs

Application for Refund of Additional Member Contributions

The Road to Your NYCERS Service Retirement

How to Qualify for the COVID-19 Accidental Death Benefit

Taxation Of NYCERS Payments

Application to Change Federal Income Tax Withheld

Safeguards Information Affidavit

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