Tier 6

Fact Sheet 716

The Road to Your NYCERS Retirement
Fact Sheet #716

Retiring from your City job is an important step and the beginning of an exciting time in your life! On a practical note, it’s a process that will take at least a few months to complete and can go more smoothly if you fully understand what to do and what to expect. Here at a glance are your 6 Stops on the Road to Retirement.

Fact Sheet 725

Personal Service Income
Fact Sheet #725

Tier 3, Tier 4 and Tier 6 disability retirees are required each year to report any earnings from the public or private sector (Personal Service Income). This fact sheet provides answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding Personal Service Income.

Form 623

WTC Agency Report
Form #623

This form is to be completed by the agency whose employee (or former employee) has filed a Notice of Participation with NYCERS indicating that he/she participated in WTC Rescue, Recovery or Clean-Up Operations during certain qualifying periods between September 11, 2001 and September 12, 2002.

Brochure 926

Retirement Options – Tier 4 and Tier 6 Basic and Special Plan
Brochure #926

This brochure describes the retirement options for Tier 4 and Tier 6 Basic and Special Plan members. By selecting an option, you accept a reduced lifetime retirement allowance in exchange for the payment of a benefit to your designated beneficiary upon your death. If you do not select an option, you will be awarded the Maximum Retirement Allowance. Be sure you understand each option before you submit your retirement forms.

Form 563

Retirement Option Election Form – Tier 4 and Tier 6 – Five-Year and Ten-Year Certain
Form #563

This Retirement Option Election Form allows you to elect an option that provides a continuing benefit to your designated beneficiary after your death. By electing this option, you will receive a reduced retirement benefit. If you die within five (or ten) years from the date of retirement, the reduced monthly benefit will continue to be paid to the designated primary beneficiary for the unexpired balance of the five- (or ten-) year period.

Form 562

Temporary Retirement Option Election Form – Tier 2, 3, 4 and 6
Form #562

This form is for members in Tier 2, 3, 4 and 6 who have filed an application for Service or Disability Retirement or Payment of a Vested Retirement Benefit, or whose agency has filed a Disability Retirement Application on their behalf. This form allows you to elect one of two temporary options before you elect a permanent option and thereby make a final decision regarding the way in which your retirement benefit will be paid. NYCERS recommends that you choose a temporary option as soon as possible.

Form 543

Request to Change or Correct Retirement Date
Form #543

If you previously filed a Service Retirement Application with NYCERS, you may change your retirement date by filing this form with NYCERS up to the day before your effective retirement date. If your request is received on or after your retirement date, it is denied.

Note: You cannot change your retirement date if you are already receiving your pension from NYCERS.

Form 190

Opt Out Election Form – Police Communications Titles – 25-Year Retirement Plan - Tier 4 and Tier 6
Form #190

For Tier 4 and Tier 6 members employed in Police Communications titles who wish to opt out of the 25-Year Retirement Plan for 911 Communications Operators. In order to opt out of the 25-Year Plan for Police Communications titles, you must meet all the requirements outlined in the form. Note that this opt-out election is IRREVOCABLE.

Form 177

Opt Out Election Form – Dispatcher Members – 25-Year Retirement Plan - Tier 4 and Tier 6
Form #177

For Tier 4 and Tier 6 Dispatcher Members who wish to opt out of the 25-Year Retirement Plan for Dispatcher Members. In order to opt out of this plan, you must meet all of the requirements outlined on the form, complete this form and return it to NYCERS within 180 days of becoming a Dispatcher Member. Note that this opt-out election is IRREVOCABLE. 

Brochure 992

Police Communications Technician 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members
Brochure #992

This brochure describes the obligations and benefits of the Police Communications Technician 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 members (6PC-25). This plan allows participants to retire with 25 years of Credited Service (all service) regardless of age. The 6PC-25 Plan is available ONLY to Police Communications Members. A Police Communications member is a NYCERS member employed by the New York City Police Department as a Police Communications Technician, Supervising Police Communications Technician, or Principal Police Communications Technician.

Brochure 991

Automotive Member 25-Year/Age 50 Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members
Brochure #991

This brochure describes the obligations and benefits of the Automotive Member 25-Year and Age 50 Retirement Plan for Tier 6 members (6AU-25). The 6AU-25 Plan allows participants to retire with 25 years of Credited Service at age 50 or older and is available ONLY to members employed in a series of titles performing automotive service work (Automotive Member Titles [AMTs]).

Brochure 988

Dispatcher 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members
Brochure #988

This brochure describes the obligations and benefits of the Dispatcher 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 members (6DI-25). This plan allows participants to retire with 25 years of Allowable Service regardless of age and is available only to Dispatcher Members. A Dispatcher Member is a NYCERS member employed by the City of New York in the titles of Fire Alarm Dispatcher, Supervising Fire Alarm Dispatcher Levels 1 and 2, Director of Dispatch Operations, and Deputy Director of Dispatch Operations.

Brochure 987

Emergency Medical Technician 25-Year Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members
Brochure #987

This brochure describes the obligations and benefits of the Emergency Medical Technician 25-Year Plan for Tier 6 members (6EM-25). This plan allows participants to retire after rendering at least 25 years of Allowable Service, regardless of age. The 6EM-25 Plan is available ONLY to EMT Members. An EMT Member is a NYCERS member employed by the City of New York or the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation in a title whose duties are those of an EMT, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), or a supervisor of those employees.

Brochure 985

Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority 20-Year/Age 50 Retirement Plan for Tier 6 Members
Brochure #985

This brochure describes the obligations and benefits of the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) 20-Year/Age 50 Retirement Plan for Tier 6 members (6TB-20). This plan allows participants to retire with 20 years of Credited Service (all service) and at least age 50. The 6TB-20 plan is available ONLY to those employed in a TBTA Eligible Position.