Occasionally, a member may be entitled to a refund of contributions due to tier reinstatement, withdrawal of membership, transfer of membership or withdrawal of excess member contributions. If there is a DRO on file, NYSLRS’ Matrimonial Unit will determine whether the entire refund can be paid to the member or whether a portion must be distributed to the ex-spouse. As a rule, if the DRO is silent on the issue of a refund of contributions, the refund will be sent to the member only.

Rev. 2/23