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Life Events

Major life events can impact your pension. We want you to have the right information when you need it. Whether you’re starting a family, going through a separation, planning for retirement, or facing an illness, CSSB is here to guide you through your next steps.

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Leaving the Plan? Know Your Options

If you’re leaving your CSSF employer, you’ll need to decide what to do with your pension. You can start your pension if you’re 55, leave it with CSSB, transfer it to a new employer, or take a lump sum. Each choice has important considerations.

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Many life changes can affect your pension. Explore the different events below to learn more. Contact CSSB if you have questions.

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Join the plan

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Get married or move in together

Move

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Start or expand your family

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Change employer (within the plan)

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Take a leave of
absence

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Divorce or Separate

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Leave employment (for any reason) / terminations

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Experience a disability or illness

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Retire

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Work Past Age 71

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Death