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The Retirement Notice can be processed as early as 120 days before the member's retirement date. HOOPP will contact members directly to advise them of their pension options . HOOPP may also ask for additional information from the member to validate the member’s marital status and their spouse’s proof of age, if applicable. Applicable qualifying spouse documents, and a direct deposit form or void cheque must be received before pension payments can beginand obtain payment instructions.
A member's pension will start on the first day of the month following the retirement date selected on the Retirement Notice. For example, if a member elects to retire on May 31, 2022 and has provided HOOPP with all the required forms information and any additional documents requested, they will receive their first pension payment on June 1, 2022.
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