If you are retired, please go to the Retiree and Beneficiary Forms section. Retirement Online now offers more services and time-saving features.Retirement Online is the fastest way for employees to file their service retirement applications and other required documents. Download and print NYSTRS forms. Call our Hotline at 800-782-0289 to request forms be mailed to you. Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) of monthly retirement allowance is offered to retired New York City employees who receive monthly pension benefit. The Pensions section provides a database of names, last employer, retirement date and benefit amount for individuals who have retired from public service. The Social Security Retirement benefit is a monthly check that replaces part of your income when you reduce your hours or stop working altogether. The first step toward retirement is filling out your pension application. Call 1-866-805-0990 (518-474-7736 in the Albany, New York area) to check on your loan application.