Announcements

View and Update Your Beneficiaries— Reminder that active employees should periodically review their retirement plan beneficiary designations and update them if needed regarding in-service death benefits. Life circumstances sometimes change, and the beneficiary you may have named before might not be the one you would choose today. Members should also make sure their beneficiary’s contact information is up to date. 

Tax Efficient Retirement Income

 Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM

 Join us for a conversation about important considerations as you get closer to retirement. Offer strategies to implement while participants are accumulating future sources of tax-deferred, tax free and taxable retirement income. For those ready to retire, learn withdrawal sequencing strategies to help optimize Social Security benefits, lower taxes, extend the longevity of a retirement portfolio and improve tax impacts on widows and heirs. All are welcome to participate.

The attached is an announcement regarding OER’s DIRECTIONS: pre-retirement planning webinar which has been developed to assist eligible New York State employees in planning for one of the most challenging and exciting periods in life – retirement!  Therefore, please post and announce this webinar to eligible staff on your campuses.

 The following link provides additional registration information including dates/times and subject matter(s) to be covered: https://oer.ny.gov/directions-pre-retirement-planning-webinar

Posted 01/14/2025

The Office of Mental Health offers all employees an opportunity to practice various coping skills and strengthen their resilience through OMH Wellness Groups, which aligns with OMH’s vision of supporting a healthy workplace environment. The groups include deep breathing and simulation exercises to allow employees to practice rather than have group discussions. Group sessions offer a warm, inviting space that fosters relaxation virtually and provides examples of calming techniques and basic coping skills. Remember that the mind and body are one, and psychological health is just as important as physical health to your overall well-being.