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Holiday Closing Alert

Holiday Closing Alert Monday, October 14th BERS will be closed to observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Italian Heritage Day.

HOLIDAY ALERT

    BERS will be closed 
    Monday, October 14th
    to observe
    Indigenous Peoples’ Day
    and Italian Heritage Day.

    We will resume normal office hours the following business day.

WELCOME We are also excited that you are now a BERS member. Saving for your retirement is one of the best decisions you will ever make. A beautiful, young Latina woman dances with joy.

Welcome New Members

Congratulations on taking that first step towards achieving your retirement goals.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

    Saving for your retirement is one of the best decisions you will ever make. Check out the Members Services tab on our website and click the Active Member button. There you can explore the links to learn all about your retirement benefits.

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BERS DocUpload

Send your documents through the BERS DocUpload link.

NEW DOCUPLOAD LINK

    We will no longer accept documents
    sent by email.

    You must submit your documents through the new BERS DocUpload webpage.

    1 - Go to the Member Services tab.

    2 - Click the button which matches your status - Active Member, Retiree, Beneficiary, or New to BERS.

    3 - Select Upload a form and follow through the link in the page.


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Updated Member Services webpages

New Active Member, Retiree, Beneficiary, and New to BERS webpages.

NEW WEBSITE FEATURES

    Check out our new Active Member, Retiree, Beneficiary, and New to BERS webpages.

    Everything that pertains to your BERS journey in one convenient place.

    You will spend less time hunting for what you need on the website and more time enjoying the webpages we created just for you.



    BERS | Securing your financial future today.

Statements are online

STATEMENT INFORMATION

    STATEMENTS ARE ONLINE


    No more waiting on the post office to deliver your statements. View them through your Member Self Service (MSS) portal.

    To register for an MSS account, visit the BERS Walk In Center at 65 Court Street, 1st Fl. You must also bring a valid State or Federal issues ID in order to register.

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Pension Payroll Calendar Dates for 2024


Welcome to the NYC Board of Education Retirement System

The Board of Education Retirement System of the City of New York is pleased to present you with this educational and informational resource. The site is designed to provide prospective, active and retired members with essential information about their retirement system.

We encourage you to explore the site and take advantage of the valuable data available regarding your retirement plan and available benefits. Please take the opportunity to learn more about the retirement system and how we can assist you in planning a successful retirement.

Board of Education Retirement System Website Accessibility Statement

Members Account Access

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Member Account


Contact BERS

CALL CENTER HOURS
Monday through Friday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm

(929) 305-3800 or (800) 843-5575 (outside New York State).
Fax:
(718) 935-3830 or (718) 935-4124.


E-mail BERS using this form.