Yes, but the required age differs depending on when you joined the retirement system and what pension tier you are in. To find out the minimum age you must reach before collecting full or reduced pension benefits, you can speak to a pension consultant at your UFT borough office or attend an in-depth UFT pension clinic. The retirement systems also have several publications that describe the retirement plans in detail. Go to the Teachers’ Retirement System at www.trsnyc.org or the Board of Education Retirement System at www.nycbers.org.