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State Public Pensions in New York

Public employees in New York belong to the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), run by the State Comptroller, while public educators belong to the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (NYSTRS). Survivor and death benefits depend on the system, the member's tier, and whether the member was active or retired.

OverviewWhen someone dies

Public Pensions

New York

osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/death-benefits→

Administering agency

New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS)

Phone866-805-0990
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified Jul 2026

State Public Pensions in New York: key facts

Systems
New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS, including the Employees' and Police and Fire Retirement Systems) and the New York State Teachers' Retirement System (NYSTRS).
Ordinary death benefit (NYSLRS)
For a member with at least one year of service who dies in active service from a non-work cause, a beneficiary may receive an ordinary death benefit, up to $50,000 of which is paid as group term life insurance, plus accumulated contributions.
Accidental death benefit (NYSLRS)
A pension payable to a surviving spouse (or other beneficiaries specified by law) when death results from an on-the-job accident.
Reporting a death
NYSLRS: 866-805-0990 (press 3, then 1) or the online death report form. NYSTRS: (800) 348-7298 — ext. 6110 for an active member, ext. 6140 for a retired member. A certified death certificate is required.

When someone dies

Steps after a death in New York

4-step process for New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS).

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SimplyTrustSimplyTrust Editorial·Updated July 14, 2026

Sources

  • osc.ny.gov
  • nystrs.org

Data sourced from State Public Pensions in New York primary sources (5 pages reviewed). How we research.

Public Pensions

New York

osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/death-benefits→

Administering agency

New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS)

Phone866-805-0990
WebsiteVisit website →
Verified Jul 2026
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