Legal and Life Events
Life changes and legal decisions can affect your pension benefits. This page brings together the information, forms, and steps you may need when managing your pension during significant events. Whether you are updating your records, appointing someone to act on your behalf, or reporting the death of a loved one, you’ll find guidance and resources here.
Our goal is to make these processes straightforward and accessible. Select any topic to get detailed instructions, downloadable forms, and submission options.
Power of Attorney
Learn how to designate an individual to act on your behalf in matters related to your pension.
Domestic Relations Order (DRO)
Find information about how divorce, separation, or other domestic‑relations decisions may impact your pension, and access instructions to submit your documents.
Report of Death
Report the death of a NYCERS member or beneficiary so we can update our records and provide guidance on next steps.