Pension Plan
Pension Eligibility Requirements and Amounts
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In this Section:
- Pension Eligibility Requirements
- Definition of Total and Permanent Disability
- Pro Rata Pensions
- National Pipeline Agreement: Central Pension Plan
- Pension Amounts
This section describes the eligibility requirements and amounts for each type of pension available under the Plan. The amount of monthly payment for each type will vary based on a number of factors such as your age, accumulated Pension Credits and the form of pension you elect. Information about the amount of payment will be found in the section on Forms of Pension Payment as well as in this section.
In order to receive any pension, you must file an application and submit the documents required by the Plan. Your pension cannot be effective earlier than the month following the month the application has been received by the Fund Office. (See Pension Effective Date.)
Important: It is possible to be eligible for a pension and not be vested which means you can lose your right to a pension if you have a Permanent Break in Employment before becoming Vested.