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COMPENSATION DIRECTIVE: 2004-007
June 18, 2004
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Enhancement to the Pension Support System (PSS) to Calculate an Adjusted Benefit where a Pension Benefits Division has been Finalized |
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PURPOSE |
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1.1 |
The purpose of this directive is to advise
the compensation advisors of recent system enhancements made to the PSS
to calculate an adjusted pension benefit where a pension benefits division
has been finalized. These system changes came into effect on May 5, 2004. |
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These enhancements will improve the delivery
of valued service to clients both immediately, and in future endeavors
to centralize within Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
all services related to pension benefits divisions. |
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In this text, use of the masculine
is generic and applies to both men and women.
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POLICY |
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In accordance with the Pension Benefits Division
Regulations, once a division of pension benefits has taken place, the member's
pension entitlement or benefit must be adjusted to reflect the fact that
a portion of the benefit has been paid out.
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PROCEDURES |
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3.1 |
Pension Estimate |
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The Pension Calculation "SNCAL" screen of the
PSS has been modified to calculate an adjusted pension where a pension
division has been finalized. Therefore, for pension accounts which have
an indicator code "F" in the "Pension Division Field", the PSS will automatically
calculate an adjusted pension benefit using the finalized pension division
information from the Pension Benefits Division System (PBDS). A message
will be displayed on the Pension Calculation "SNCAL" screen indicating
that the pension benefit has been adjusted. Please note that in these
situations, only the adjusted benefits will be displayed. |
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3.2 |
Transfer Value |
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3.2.1 |
The Transfer Value Calculation "SNTVC" screen
of the PSS has been modified to calculate an adjusted transfer value (TV)
where a pension division has been finalized. Therefore, for those accounts
which have an indicator code "F" in the "Pension Division Field", the PSS
will automatically calculate an adjusted TV benefit using the finalized
pension division information from the PBDS. A message will be displayed
on the Transfer Value Calculation "SNTVC" screen indicating that the
TV benefit has been adjusted. Please note that in these situations, only
the adjusted TV will be displayed. |
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In addition, once the calculation of the adjusted
TV benefit has been performed, the pension division values used in the
calculation will be displayed in the following fields: PBDA AVG. SALARY,
PBDA REDUCTION, PBDA CPP/QPP and PBDA RCA.
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EXCEPTIONS |
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The PSS will NOT be able to perform
the adjusted calculation on accounts which have more than one finalized
(code "F") pension division or where the pension division was calculated
with operational service information. For those situations, a message
will be displayed indicating that the benefit was not adjusted. Compensation
advisors should, in these cases, contact the Superannuation, Pension
Transition and Client Services Sector.
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INQUIRIES |
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Any inquiries on the information
contained in this document should be addressed to your PWGSC Compensation
Services Office. |
Original Signed by
R. Jolicoeur
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R. Jolicoeur
Director General
Compensation Sector
Finance, Accounting, Banking and Compensation
Reference(s) : CJA 9203-1, 9203-13.01, 9207-2-64
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