NYCERS and WTC Recovery, Rescue and Clean Up Operations

If you are an active, vested or retired member (retired after 9/11/01) who participated in World Trade Center (WTC) Rescue, Recovery, or Clean-up Operations between September 11, 2001 and September 12, 2002, you should file form F622 - Notice of Participation in WTC Rescue, Recovery or Clean-Up Operations
All Tiers. This is NOT an application for disability. This is a sworn statement indicating the dates and locations of your participation which preserves your right to file for disability under the WTC Disability Law. If you meet the pre-qualifying criteria under the WTC Disability Law and wish to apply for disability retirement, you must file a disability application. Please complete all of the information on the form, have the form notarized and return it to NYCERS. The deadline for submission of this form is September 11, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact our Call Center at 347-643-3000. Eligible beneficiaries of deceased members should complete this form as the members would have completed it. For FAQs on the WTC Disability Law, Who should file a notice of participation, required documentation etc, click here.