Inflation protection is an important feature of your OMERS pension. OMERS has announced that as of January 2012, pensions will increase by 2.84%. This increase is based on the change in the cost of living as reported by Statistics Canada in the Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Visit the new Plan Funding section on OMERS website for information about the status of the OMERS Plan, nature of the current Plan deficit, and steps being taken to return the Plan to a fully funded status.
OMERS recently acquired V.Group Limited, a leading supplier of outsourced ship management, crew provision and related marine services.
Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) allow members to participate in the overall investment strategy of one of Canada’s largest pension plans.
Finding the right savings opportunity is an important part of retirement. For John Vonk, a retired firefighter, the OMERS AVC option is a choice he’s comfortable with.
With tax season just around the corner, now is a good time to roll up your sleeves and make sure you consider all the tax credits and deductions available to you.
Members who recently called OMERS Client Services or had a transaction processed (for example, a change of address) may be asked to participate in a telephone survey.
OMERS offers members the option to receive Retired Member News through email instead of getting a paper copy.
As a registered myOMERS user, you can view your Annual Statement of Pension, change your address and banking information, reprint copies of your T4A slips, sign up for AVCs and more.
Sign up to receive Retired Member News by email.
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