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Resources
Member Resources
PENSION SYSTEM CHOICE CHAPTER 551
UFT titles formerly covered by BERS
AUTO-ENROLLMENT CHAPTER 721
New Auto-Enrollment Legislation Announcement
CONTACT
2025 BERS Walk-In Center Calendar
BERS Contact Card with Form Processing Timeline
Frequently Requested Contact Information
GENERAL
Things you should be aware of if you have received a BERS loan
BERS Social Media Page Policy and Terms of Use
HOW TO
Make a Final Retirement Appointment
Notarize Documents Outside the United States
- Submit Documents by Cell Phone or Tablet
- Submit Documents by Fax
- Submit Documents by Postal Mail
- Submit Documents using a Scanner and Computer
- Submit Documents though the DocUpload Portal
RETIREE
TAX DEFERRED ANNUITY
How to Calculate the Monthly Earned Interest for TDA Accounts
How to Update Your TDA Contribution Rate
Roth Contributions to BERS TDA FAQ
HOW TO VIDEOS
How to buy back time with Prior Service
How to enroll in the Tier 6 Pension Program
How to complete or update the Tier 6 Designation of Beneficiary form
How to complete or update the Tier 4 Designation of Beneficiary form
How to enroll in the Tax Deferred Annuity (TDA) Program
How to complete or update the TDA Designation of Beneficiary form