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The New York PRS-2 form is an essential document for educators looking to claim credit for prior service in the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System (NYSTRS). This form allows members to assert their eligibility for credit based on service rendered before their current membership date. It requires details such as the member's personal information, including their Social Security number, address, and any former names. Members must list their previous employers, job titles, and dates of service, ensuring that they meet the necessary statutory requirements to have that service credited. Importantly, the form also addresses the need for verification of prior service, which is crucial unless the service has already been credited to a former membership. The PRS-2 form outlines different membership tiers, each with specific rules regarding allowable prior service, including public and teaching service in New York State, as well as certain out-of-state teaching experiences. Additionally, it details the costs associated with claiming this prior service, which vary by membership tier. Understanding the nuances of the PRS-2 form is vital for educators aiming to maximize their retirement benefits and ensure that their years of dedicated service are fully recognized.
Preview - New York Prs 2 Form
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NEW YORK STATE TEACHERS’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM |
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STRS |
10 Corporate Woods Drive, Albany, NY |
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PRIOR SERVICE CLAIM |
Please review the instructions on the reverse before completing this form.
OFFICE SERVICES ONLY
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I wish to claim credit in the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System for the service listed below and any other service which I am eligible to claim. I have rendered such service prior to my current membership date and desire to have it credited when I have fulfilled the statutory requirements.
NAME OF EMPLOYER
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JOB TITLE
DATES OF SERVICE
PLEASE NOTE: It is necessary to submit a completed Veriication form unless the service indicated above was previously credited to a former membership at NYSTRS or New York State & Local Retirement System. The appropriate veriication
form(s)
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Were you credited with the above service in another public retirement system? YES |
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Are you presently a member of another public retirement system? YES NO |
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If a member, or former member, please state name of system and registration/ID number: |
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I hereby certify that I am not now receiving a benefit and will not be entitled to receive a benefit at any future time from another public retirement system, in this State, in any other state or from the Federal Government on account of any of the above service.
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLAIMING CREDIT FOR SERVICE RENDERED
BEFORE YOUR CURRENT DATE OF MEMBERSHIP (PRIOR SERVICE)
1.PRIOR SERVICE CLAIM
List by location name and year on the front of this form all prior service you wish to claim.
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED TO THE SYSTEM BEFORE YOUR DATE OF RETIREMENT OR BEFORE THE DATE YOUR MEMBERSHIP CEASES. Additionally, you must be credited with
a minimum of two years of membership credit before you may purchase (if applicable) and be credited with any prior service for which you are eligible.
2.MEMBERSHIP TIERS
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Dates Last Joined |
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Dates Last Joined |
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Before 7/1/1973 |
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9/1/1983 - 12/31/2009 |
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7/1/1973 - 7/26/1976 |
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1/1/2010 - 3/31/12 |
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7/27/1976 - 8/31/1983 |
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On or after 4/1/12 |
3.ALLOWABLE PRIOR SERVICE
NYS and NYC Public and Teaching Service: Members of ALL tiers may receive credit for NYS public and teaching service
service was rendered.
Tier 1 |
Members may receive credit for up to ten years of teaching in |
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public schools or |
Tier 2 |
Members may receive credit for |
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if this service was credited to a former Tier 1 membership in TRS. |
Tiers 3 – 6 |
Members cannot receive credit for |
4. COST |
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Tiers 1 and 2 |
There is no cost to have prior service credited. |
Tier 3 |
The cost is 3% of the salary received during the period of the service. |
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Interest of 5% per year is charged only on service rendered under a |
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former Tier 3 membership. |
Tier 4 |
The cost is 3% of the salary received during the period of service plus 5% |
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interest per year on all service. |
Tier 5 |
The cost is 3.5% of the salary received during the period of service plus 5% |
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interest per year on all service. |
Tier 6 |
The cost is 6% of the salary received during the period of service plus 5% |
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interest per year on all service. |
FService for private or parochial schools, for the federal government or in armed forces dependent schools is not creditable in our System under any tier.
FService credit can affect your eligibility for, and the calculation of, your benefits. It may also affect the point at which Tier 4 members are eligible to cease making mandatory member contributions. If you are unsure about your prior service eligibility, you should file a claim for service not already credited to your membership.
FIn addition to filing this form with NYSTRS, you must send the applicable verification form to your former employer to complete and return to NYSTRS. The various verification forms (e.g., for NYS teaching; or other NYS public employment) are available on our Web site at
Form Characteristics
| Fact Name | Details |
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| Form Title | New York State Teachers’ Retirement System PRS-2 Form |
| Purpose | This form is used to claim prior service credit in the New York State Teachers’ Retirement System. |
| Eligibility | Individuals must have rendered service before their current membership date to be eligible for credit. |
| Minimum Membership | A minimum of two years of membership credit is required before purchasing prior service credit. |
| Cost Structure | Costs vary by membership tier, with some tiers requiring a percentage of salary for service credit. |
| Verification Requirement | A completed verification form must be submitted unless the service was previously credited to another membership. |
| Service Types | Credit can be claimed for public and teaching service in New York State, including NYC, and certain out-of-state teaching service. |
| Signature Requirement | The form must be signed by the claimant certifying they are not receiving benefits from another retirement system for the claimed service. |
| Submission Deadline | The completed form must be returned to the system before retirement or before membership ceases. |
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