(Alberta and British Columbia residents only)
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Confidentiality of Information
All information in our files is protected under the Privacy
Act. If you wish to allow someone else to receive information on your behalf, you must provide the Superannuation, Pension Transition and Client Services Sector (SPTCSS) with written consent in order for us to release such information to that person.
2006 Annual Increase
The authorized rate for 2006 is 2.2 %. If you retired before 2005, you will receive the full rate of indexing authorized for 2006. If you retired during 2005, you will receive a prorated portion of the percentage authorized for 2006. This increase also applies to recipients of survivor's benefits. For more information on how the indexing is applied, please refer to the pamphlets you received upon your retirement from the Public Service entitled Your Public Service Pension - Annuitant's Benefits, or Your Public Service Pension - Survivor's Benefits.
2005 Tax Statements
As in previous years, the annual tax statements will be released during the month of February. Please allow sufficient time for postal delivery before requesting replacements.
Marriage After Retirement
If you marry after your retirement from the Public Service, you can choose to have survivor's benefits paid to your spouse following your death, subject to your pension being reduced. Information concerning this coverage, including estimates of the allowance and reduction amounts, can be obtained from our office. You must apply for this coverage within one year from the date of your marriage. Therefore, information should be requested well in advance of the deadline. Please note that this coverage is not available to individuals receiving a pension as the widow or widower of a plan member.
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)/Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) Disability Pension
Note: This section applies only to former Public Service employees and not
their survivors.
When you become entitled to disability benefits or
normal retirement benefits at age 65 under the CPP or QPP, your Public Service benefits must be
reduced. This reduction in benefits is related to the fact that while employed,
you paid less into the Public Service plan due to the integration of
contributions with the CPP and QPP. You must inform us immediately if you now receive a disability benefit under
the CPP or QPP and your Public Service pension has not been reduced, or if you
become entitled to a CPP or QPP disability benefit in the future. Failure to
do so could result in an overpayment of your pension, which would have to be
repaid. If you receive a reduced CPP or QPP benefit commencing between
the ages of 60 and 65, but not a disability benefit, you do not have to inform
us. In this case, your Public Service pension will be reduced
automatically at age 65, in the same way that it would be reduced for a
pensioner who receives normal retirement benefits under the CPP or QPP at age
65.
Our Web Site
The SPTCSS Web site contains information on a variety of topics of interest to Public
Service pensioners.
http://www.pwgsc.gc.ca/superannuation
Reminders
- Keep the January cheque stub or direct deposit statement for
future reference. The next direct deposit statement will be issued when
your net pension amount changes by $2.00, or next January, whichever occurs
first.
- Please ensure you have your pension number ready when contacting us. It is found on the cheque stub or the direct deposit
statement. As well, our address and telephone numbers are on these documents. Your Public Service Superannuation file
cannot be accessed with your Public Service Health Care Plan number.
- It is important that you provide us with
accurate, up-to-date address and banking information to ensure that you continue
to receive your payments and related information. Please verify whether the
information on your January cheque or direct deposit statement is accurate and
inform this office if there are any errors or changes to be made. Address
updates may be made in writing or by telephone with proper identification.
Our Mailing Address and Telephone Numbers
Superannuation, Pension Transition and Client Services Sector
P.O. Box 5010, Shediac, N.B., E4P 9B4
All regions of Canada and Continental USA (Toll-Free) 1-800-561-7930
Outside Canada: 1-506-533-5800 (collect calls accepted).
Partial Reimbursement - Provincial Health Care Premiums
You may be entitled to a partial refund if you (not another family member or your employer) paid premiums directly to the Alberta or British Columbia provincial health care plans, for 2005 coverage. The reimbursement is limited to the months during which you received Public Service Superannuation benefits. The application, together with proof of payment, must be sent to us no later than June 30, 2006. Please note that if you had provincial health care premiums deducted from your monthly Public Service Superannuation pension payment, the government has already paid 50 % of the premiums and no further rebate is applicable.
Application Form for Provincial Health Care Rebate
Name:___________________________________
Telephone:_________________________
Pension Number:__________________________
Applicant's Statement
I have personally paid the full amount of the premiums for which I am seeking reimbursement [see attached receipt(s)]. I have not made a similar application as either an employee or recipient of pension benefits from the Public Service of Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces, or the RCMP. I understand that these benefits are taxable.
Signature: _______________________________
Date: ___________________
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