Legislative changes can affect BERS members. BERS monitors changes and keeps you posted through BERS WORDS and correspondence as to how they may affect you. For a quick reference, this site will provide you with current laws and regulations pertaining to your retirement benefit. To find out if your plan has been affected by changes, be sure to visit this site periodically.
There is a risk of lost or late filed applications when mailing forms that have a designated due date. To ensure these forms are filed properly, come to the BERS offices at Room 1603, 65 court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. A representative will provide you with a receipt of submission. BERS is unable to make any exceptions to rules enacted by law. BERS is not responsible for lost or late filed applications.