Death of a retired member
Death of a retired member
The death of a loved one is a difficult time with many details to take care of. By letting CSSB know about the death as soon as possible, we can ensure pension and insurance benefits (if applicable) are paid without delay. Timely notification also helps avoid stressful situations like pension repayments.
How to report a death
Online: Use the Death Reporting Form
Fax: Send the Death Reporting Form to 204.945.0237
Email: Attach the completed form and send it to askus@cssb.mb.ca
Phone: 204.946.3200
Information to include
- Address
- Member’s full name
- Date of birth
- Date of death
Additional helpful details
- CSSB Personal Identification Number (PIN), if known
- Contact information for executor or administrator (if applicable)
- Name of spouse or partner, their birth date, and contact information (if applicable)
Documents required
| Documents | Notes |
| A copy or picture of the Certificate of Death or Funeral Director’s Statement | Needed in all cases. |
| Direction for Payment form | Needed if a monthly pension is to continue to a survivor or other beneficiary. |
| Federal and Provincial TD1 tax forms | Needed if a monthly pension is to continue to a survivor or other beneficiary. |
| Claimant’s Statement | Needed if there is a named beneficiary or beneficiaries for processing life insurance. |
| Notarial copy of Will, Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration | May be needed if pension or insurance benefits are payable to an estate. CSSB will let the executor or administrator know if this is required. |
Additional documents may be needed depending on the pension option selected by the member.
Pension benefits after a retired member’s death
Whether monthly pension benefits continue after a retired member’s death depends on the option chosen at retirement:
Guarantee option: Benefits may continue to a named beneficiary if the guarantee period hasn’t ended.
Survivor option: Benefits may continue if the member predeceases their spouse or partner.
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Death of a retired member
The death of a loved one is a difficult time with many details to take care of. By letting CSSB know about the death as soon as possible, we can ensure pension and insurance benefits (if applicable) are paid without delay. Timely notification also helps avoid stressful situations like pension repayments.
How to report a death
Online: Use the Death Reporting Form
Fax: Send the Death Reporting Form to 204.945.0237
Email: Attach the completed form and send it to askus@cssb.mb.ca
Phone: 204.946.3200
Information to include
- Address
- Member’s full name
- Date of birth
- Date of death
Additional helpful details
- CSSB Personal Identification Number (PIN), if known
- Contact information for executor or administrator (if applicable)
- Name of spouse or partner, their birth date, and contact information (if applicable)
Documents required
| Documents | Notes |
| A copy or picture of the Certificate of Death or Funeral Director’s Statement | Needed in all cases. |
| Direction for Payment form | Needed if a monthly pension is to continue to a survivor or other beneficiary. |
| Federal and Provincial TD1 tax forms | Needed if a monthly pension is to continue to a survivor or other beneficiary. |
| Claimant’s Statement | Needed if there is a named beneficiary or beneficiaries for processing life insurance. |
| Notarial copy of Will, Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration | May be needed if pension or insurance benefits are payable to an estate. CSSB will let the executor or administrator know if this is required. |
Additional documents may be needed depending on the pension option selected by the member.
Pension benefits after a retired member’s death
Whether monthly pension benefits continue after a retired member’s death depends on the option chosen at retirement:
Guarantee option: Benefits may continue to a named beneficiary if the guarantee period hasn’t ended.
Survivor option: Benefits may continue if the member predeceases their spouse or partner.