Pension Life - Summer 2022
News for retired members
Welcome to the summer issue of Pension Life online. Here you can access your pension news and plan updates anytime. Plus you’ll find online features, quick links to pension resources and more!
An easier way to prove your income
Instantly download an income verification letter in My Account. A financial institution, foreign government office or other organization may request proof of income on applications for certain programs and services.
Retirees’ association
Join the Association of British Columbia College Pension Plan Retirees (CPPR), the group that advocates for your interests. Access discounted group insurance plans covering home, travel and trip interruption.
Sign up for automatic dues deduction, and your first year’s membership is free!
Review your contact information
Make sure we can get you the pension information you need. Update your email, address and phone number in My Account.
Join us for a photo shoot
Showcase your retirement lifestyle! Sign up to participate in a photo shoot with a professional photographer. Your photos will be used in the College Pension Plan’s promotional materials. You’ll receive a digital photo from the shoot as a token of our appreciation.
2021 valuation leads to better inflation protection
A message from the trustees
Despite global economic challenges over the last few years, the results of the College Pension Plan’s latest actuarial valuation are positive.
Stronger together: Uniting retired members
You are part of a group of more than 9,000
The Association of BC College Pension Plan Retirees looks out for the unique interests of you and your retired colleagues.
Travel plans are back on!
Enjoy peace of mind with optional medical travel coverage from GSC
As the world opens up, count on Green Shield Canada to help you travel with confidence again.
Get healthy, get rewarded with Change4Life
An initiative of Green Shield Canada
Support your healthy life choices with personalized tips, easy-to-use online tools, and important information – all at your fingertips.
Tips and tools
Payments
Find out when to expect your next monthly payment.
Do more in My Account
View documents, payments and statements
Your annual pension statements, transaction statements, payment history and pension payment schedule are all available in My Account.
Go paper-free
Choose to receive email notifications when digital versions of your latest pension information are available online. Select your communication preferences when you register or sign in. Update your choice at any time under Account settings.
Contact us through Message Centre
Access your secure personal pension inbox by clicking on the envelope icon in the top right corner in My Account.
Pension Life is published twice a year. You may receive more than one copy of Pension Life if you receive a pension from more than one pension plan. Read your statement letter to determine which plan provides your group benefits. Any person entitled to a benefit, or their agent, has the right to examine plan documents, data and public information about the plan.