FAQs
- How do I apply for a pension?
- How long does it take to process a pension request and receive payment?
- How soon before my retirement date should I submit my pension application?
- What payment options will I have when I retire?
- Can I receive my pension benefit as a direct deposit in my bank account?
- How much money should I expect to receive from my pension plan(s)?
- How often does the Fund send out pension benefit statements?
- Why did I receive two statements?
- What should I do if I believe my pension statement is incorrect or missing information?
- Who pays into my pension plan: me, my employer or my union?
- How do I know if the pension fund has captured my work history from different employers?
- What happens to my pension if I die before or while collecting?
- Can I move outside the United States and still collect a pension benefit?
- Will my pension affect my Social Security benefits?
- Is my pension taxable? How do I report it on my tax return?
- What documents do I need to submit with my pension application?
- What substitute documentation can I submit if I do not have a required documentation for my pension process?
- What is the Annual Funding Notice?
- What is included in the AFN?
- I receive information from the Fund Office each year; can you remove me from the list?