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Enrollment Application:
NYSLRS provides direct deposit through the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) Network which facilitates batch
payment processing within the U.S. to domestic U.S. financial institutions. We do not transfer funds into international accounts across
national borders.
NYSLRS will not make a direct deposit of a monthly pension payment into a trust account or any trust-like entity (i.e. Payable on Death
Account). Section 110 of the Retirement and Social Security Law provides that the right of a person to a pension shall be unassignable. A
trust, living or otherwise, is a separate legal entity that holds property or assets. Accordingly, the direct deposit of your pension benefit
into a trust account would constitute an impermissible assignment under the law.
NYSLRS will not make direct deposit of a monthly pension payment to a pre-paid debit card. Since there is no personal bank account
created and personally held by you when using a prepaid debit card, this too would be considered an impermissible assignment of
benefits, not allowed by law.
The Electronic Funds Transfer Direct Deposit Enrollment Application must be signed by you and the joint account holder if any. Review
Section 1 and make any necessary corrections and complete Section 2. If you are requesting direct deposit to a "Checking Account",
attach a voided check to Section 3. If a voided check is not attached to Section 3, or if your checks do not have your name imprinted on
them, then Section 3 must be completed by your financial institution. If requesting direct deposit to a "Savings Account", Section 3 must
be completed by your financial institution. Return the application to NYSLRS.
Pensioner and Joint Account Holder Authorization for Recovery of Funds Deposited in Error:
By signing this Electronic Funds Transfer Direct Deposit Enrollment Application, both for yourself and your estate, and each joint account
holder, if any, you consent to allow NYSLRS, through the designated financial institution, to debit your account in order to recover any
NYSLRS benefits to which you were not entitled. This means of recovery shall not prevent NYSLRS from utilizing any other lawful means
to retrieve NYSLRS benefit payments to which you were not entitled.
Changing Financial Institutions and/or Accounts:
You may change financial institutions and/or accounts by completing a new enrollment application. The new enrollment application, when
processed, will cancel the enrollment at the previous financial institution or your prior account. You should, however, be aware that
changing financial institutions and/or account could take up to 30 days to complete. We recommend that the old account not be closed
until the first deposit is made to your new account or financial institution.
Cancellation of Electronic Funds Transfer Direct Deposit:
To cancel this request, written notification from you must be received by NYSLRS at least 30 days prior to the next payment date.
The financial institution may terminate the electronic funds transfer direct deposit agreement with a written notice 30 days in advance of
the cancellation date. The financial institution cannot cancel the authorization without notification to both you and NYSLRS.
The New York State and Local Retirement System reserves the right to discontinue or cancel this electronic funds transfer direct deposit
agreement at any time. Written notice will be provided to you.
The completed applications should be returned to the following address:
EFT/Pensioner Services
New York State and Local Retirement System
110 State Street
Albany, New York 12244-0001
Or you may fax the completed form and any attachments to (518) 473-5323.
Questions or problems should be directed to the address above or you may call us at (518) 474-7736 or toll free at 1-866-805-0990.
New York State Personal Privacy Law Notification:
The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) requests personal information on this form to operate the
NYSLRS/Electronic Funds Transfer Program. This information is being requested pursuant to State Finance Law 200(4) and Part 102 of
Title 2 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations. The information will be provided to the designated financial institution(s) and/or
their agent(s) for the purpose of processing payments, and for other official business of NYSLRS. No further disclosure of this information
will be made unless such disclosure is authorized or required by law. A retiree's failure to provide the requested information may delay or
prevent the receipt of payments through the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer Program. The information provided will be
maintained in NYSLRS under the direction of the Pensioner Services Section of the Benefit Calculation and Disbursement Services
Bureau
RS 6370 (Rev. 05/21)
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