Let's get ready for retirement
Congratulations…You’ve almost made it to retirement! Below are some resources and information that may help you in your final steps towards retirement.
Pre-Retirement Checklist (For members within two years of retirement)
Frequently Asked Questions
Service Retirement
Working After Retirement
Informational Video
Getting Ready for Retirement (10:21)
Retirement Benefit Summaries
Benefit eligibility and pension formulas vary depending on which "Tier" you are in. Membership Tiers are based on membership status as of July 1, 2011, and/or vested status as of January 1, 2012.
Group I
Group II
Retirement Options
NHRS provides four types of retirement benefits:
Service Retirement
Early Service Retirement
Vested Deferred Retirement
Disability Retirement
Additional Helpful Information
Benefit Payment Options
Filing for Benefits
Working After Retirement
Retirement Application Packet for Service/Vested Deferred Retirement
The forms listed below must be completed and submitted to NHRS to apply for retirement. All required forms/copies must be submitted at least 30, but not more than 90 days prior to the effective date of retirement, which is always the first of the month.
Click here for a complete Group I (Employee and Teacher) application packet
Click here for a complete Group II (Police and Fire) application packet
See links below to download and print individual forms from the application packets
Retirement Check List
Group I (Employee and Teacher) Application
Group II (Police and Fire) Application
Mandatory Acknowledgement Form
Form W-9
Form W-4P
Electronic Direct Deposit Form
State Employee Health Insurance Pre-Application
Additional Contribution Payment Election Form
Note: Members may also apply for retirement directly through My Account, the retirement system's secure online member portal. Click here to access your My Account. Don't have an account? Click here to learn more.