I was eligible to collect my retirement benefit three years ago. If I file now, will I receive retroactive payments?
No. Retirement benefits are not retroactive. If you are not working in New York State public employment -- even if you are in private, out-of-state, or federal employment -- you may collect your pension. A retirement application must be on file at least 30 days before retirement can begin.
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I was eligible to collect my retirement benefit three years ago. If I file now, will I receive retroactive payments?
No. Retirement benefits are not retroactive. If you are not working in New York State public employment -- even if you are in private, out-of-state, or federal employment -- you may collect your pension. A retirement application must be on file at least 30 days before retirement can begin.