Are you nearing retirement and interested in more information on the process? Human Resource Management recommends you carefully review the links below for detailed information and schedule an appointment with the Benefit Coordinator prior to submitting your letter of retirement. You can email benefits@buffalostate.edu to request a consultation.
General Information
- Separation Checklist (general)
- Retirement Planning Checklist
- Retirement FAQs
- Directions Pre-Retirement Seminars
- Email Services for Retired Employees
- SUNY Retirement Planning
- Information for SUNY Retirees
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Health Insurance in Retirement
To be eligible for health insurance as a retiree, you must meet ALL of the following criteria:
- At least age 55 and be vested in one of SUNY's retirement plans
- Enrolled in a NYSHIP health insurance plan immediately preceding retirement as an nrollee or NYSHIP dependent
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Have worked in a NYS benefits-eligible position for 10+ years
Resources:
- Planning to Retire?
- Sick Leave Credit Calculator
- When You Retire booklet
- Your Coverage in Retirement booklet
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Phased Retirement Program
The Phased Retirement Program has been established to provide eligible academic and professional employees the opportunity to phase into retirement gradually.
Retirement Systems
ERS/PFRS Members: find guideance for preparing for retirement online, including tips to consider and actions to take. When you are ready, you can apply for retirement online in your Retirement Online account.
TRS Members: Pension Retirement Education Program (PREP) seminars are designed to help you prepare for retirement, understand your TRS benefits and provide some essential retirement planning tips.
SUNY ORP Participants: contact your investment provider for more information and schedule a consultation.