You become a Participant in the Plan on the earliest December 1st or June 1st immediately following the date on which you complete 400 hours of work in Covered Employment with the 12-month period beginning with you employment commencement date.

This would depend on whether or not a Qualified Domestic Relations Order has assigned a portion of your pension benefit to your former spouse as an alternate payee.

No, having a pension does not affect your Social Security Benefits.

Pension can be assigned under a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO).

Yes, if you application for a pension benefit is partially or wholly denied, you will receive notice from the Board of Trustees with your appeal right.

You should request an application for retirement at least 60 days in advance of your desired retirement date.

You will need to submit a photo copy of your birth certificate, and spouse birth certificate, marriage license, divorce decree or spouse death certificate whichever are applicable.

You will need to contact the Benefit Office for a W4-P tax withholding certificate.

You will need to contact the Benefit Office for a direct deposit form.

If you do not receive your monthly pension benefit by 10 days after the issue date, contact the Benefit Office for a replacement.

Contact the Benefit Office and a representative will assist you with this change.

You will need to contact the Benefit Office and submit a copy of your divorce decree along with any separation agreement that maybe attahced to the decree.