Filing For Retirement

Complete your retirement application forms

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NYSLRS and TRS members should make an appointment with their retirement system to file their paperwork

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ORP members should make an appointment with their investment provider

File With Your Retirement System

All retirement benefit applications and processing is done direclty with your retirement system.

New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS)

Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)

SUNY Optional Retirement Program (ORP)

File With The University at Buffalo

You will need to submit your notice of retirement to the university:

  • Provide your notice to your supervisor/department AND
  • Provide your notice to Benefit Services

Your application for retirement benefits with your retirement system does not constitute a notice of retirement to the university.

Your notice is considered a final committment to retire and cannot be rescinded. Contact Benefit Services if you have questions before submitting your notice.

Contact the Benefits Team

The State Benefit Services Team is available to answer your questions. Use our contact information below to access all team members for the fastest response.

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    UB HR Benefits

    State Benefit Services

    Phone: 716-645-7777

    Email: ub-hr-benefits@buffalo.edu

Department Leadership

Contact our department leaders for additional assistance.

  • Lissa Jasinowski.

    Lissa Jasinowski

    Assistant Director

    Benefits and Work Life Balance

    Phone: (716) 645-4488

    Email: lmt22@buffalo.edu

  • Amy Myszka.

    Amy Myszka

    Director

    Benefits and Work Life Balance

    Phone: 716-645-5357

    Email: amyszka@buffalo.edu