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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Your notice is considered a final committment to retire and cannot be rescinded.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.
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
