There are forms for designating beneficiaries. New members receive a “Designation of QPP (Qualified Pension Plan) Beneficiary Form” with their enrollment application and should file both forms together. In-service members may change their beneficiary by filing a new form at any time. Participants in the Tax Deferred Annuity Program should designate a beneficiary for their TDA funds by filing a “Designation of TDA Beneficiary Form.” These forms are available on the TRS website at www.trsnyc.org or by calling TRS at 888-8NYCTRS. TRS members may also designate or change beneficiaries online if they have set up a user name and password on the TRS website. BERS members should contact BERS for the appropriate forms.