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May 18, 2017
Availability of post-retirement insured benefits optional upgrade packages
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Retired members and survivors who qualify for post-retirement insured benefits will be eligible to enrol in an additional optional upgrade package starting in August 2017. -
August 26, 2018
Insured benefits
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If you meet certain eligibility criteria, you may receive certain insured medical benefits in retirement. -
March 20, 2018
Value of the PSPP
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Learn how valuable membership in the PSPP is to your employees overall compensation package, and how it can help position you as an employer of choice. -
March 23, 2018
Glossary
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Terms and words relating to the administration and advocacy of the Public Service Pension Plan. -
October 29, 2018
New Definition of Eligible Child
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A recent amendment to the Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP) changed the definition of 'eligible child' to allow eligible disabled dependant children to receive a lifetime survivor pension even if the child is over 18 and not attending post secondary school. -
June 05, 2017
Upcoming mailings for retired members - What to expect in June
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This month, retired members will receive two information packages: an Optional Upgrade Package for Insured Benefits and a Retired Member Statement. -
June 30, 2020
Summary of deduction changes taking effect on your July pension
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There are a few pension deduction changes taking effect on your July pension. -
July 17, 2023
Optional Upgrade Package three-month premium holiday begins August 1
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Beginning August 1, a three-month premium holiday for your Optional Upgrade Package (OUP) plan will go into effect as utilization was lower than expected in 2022-2023. -
March 26, 2018
Basic Life Insurance
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Members who are eligible for a pension from the Public Service Pension Plan should be advised that the mandatory $2,000 Basic Life Insurance coverage is now optional