Pension Tips

If you and your spouse have been separated for a long period of time, please understand that if you are legally married when you begin your pension, the Pension Fund is obligated by Federal law to set up your pension as a “joint & survivor” benefit. This means that your monthly pension amount will be lowered so that your spouse will receive 50% of your pension if you predecease him/her. If you are legally married when you go on pension, in order to receive you full pension benefit each month, your spouse would need to come into the Fund office and sign away his/her right to the survivor benefit. Should you have any questions please contact the Legal Fund now at 215-732-0101. Two months prior to the date you retire, please call and make an appointment to come into the Benefit Funds Office. This allows us to set aside enough uninterrupted time to explain everything to your satisfaction and to answer any questions. you may have. Please remember if you do not have the documents listed, we cannot begin to disperse your Pension benefit.

If you are over 70 1/2 years of age and are an active employee you may be able to collect your Pension while still working. If you have any questions regarding your Pension benefits please contact Tina in the Funds Office at 215-568-3262.

When you come in to apply for your pension you must bring the following documents:
-Your birth certificate
-Your spouse's birth certificate
-Your marriage certificate
-Your divorce decree or your spouse's death certificate, if applicable