About Your OMERS Pension

Are you a retired member? Find everything you need to know about OMERS pensions, taxes and inflation protection below.

OMERS Pension Payments

• Pension payments by direct deposit arrive on the first banking day of the month. Most major Canadian banks will have the payment in your account the same day; credit unions and non-traditional banks may take an extra day or two.
• Pension cheques are mailed to arrive at the beginning of the month.
• More about Pension payments and banking. 

Pension Payment Dates for 2012

Tuesday, January 3 Wednesday, February 1 Thursday, March 1 Monday, April 2 Tuesday, May 1 Friday, June 1

Tuesday, July 3 Wednesday, August 1 Tuesday, September 4 Monday, October 1 Thursday, November 1 Monday, December 3

Inflation Protection

Your OMERS pension is indexed for inflation, which protects its value over time. 
Learn about inflation protection

Pension Payments and Banking

OMERS pensions are paid at the beginning of the month. Direct deposit is available to banks in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K.  
Find out about pension payments

Turning 65

Learn about this important milestone for OMERS retired members. 
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Working While on Pension

Going back to work for an OMERS employer? You may choose to continue your retirement pension or re-enroll in the OMERS Plan. 
Learn about working while on pension

Annual Statement of Pension

Retired members receive an annual statement in late December, including details about upcoming pension changes.
Learn about annual statement of pension