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 Group I (Employee and Teacher) application to print a complete retirement application packet.
Click Group II (Police and Fire) application to print a complete retirement 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. Access your My Account. Don't have an account? Create a My Account.