2024 Fall Pension Points Newsletter
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Contribution Rate Reduction
Welcome to a new school year. You will notice a change to your first paycheck in September because your pension contribution rate has decreased effective September 1, 2024. Click the link below to view a summary of the contribution rate changes for the Teachers’ Pension Plan (TPP) and the Private School Teachers’ Pension Plan (PSTPP).
What You Need to Know When Preparing for Retirement
If you are considering starting your pension during this school year, ATRF has a number of resources available to help you make informed decisions. Our website has a wealth of resources designed to guide you every step of the way.
Learn About Your Pension with ATRF's Informational Videos
As educators, you dedicate your days to enlightening young minds. When it comes to understanding your pension plan and the features of the MyPension portal, you might feel like you’re back at the student’s desk. That’s why ATRF has launched a series of informative videos designed to guide you through your pension plan and the MyPension secure member portal.
Plan Member Statements
Your plan member statement is always a click away in MyPension. Whether you are looking for a current statement that is up-to-date or your most recent or past annual statement, they can be easily accessed in your MyPension account.
New Teacher Resources
As a new teacher, you’re embarking on an exciting journey—one that involves shaping young minds, inspiring future leaders, and making a lasting impact. Amidst lesson planning and classroom management, there’s another essential aspect you need to understand: your pension plan. Not a new teacher? Please share this information with your new teaching friends and colleagues.
The Importance of Updating Your Contact Information
As a valued member of ATRF, your journey with us is a lifelong partnership and staying connected is crucial. That’s why we’re reminding you about the importance of keeping your contact information up to date.
Hint: We recommend providing a personal email address rather than your work account to avoid firewall issues and to prevent lost contact when changing employers or transitioning to retirement.
When Should I Contact ATRF to Update My Information?
It’s important to update your information if:
- you change your email address, mailing address, or phone number.
- there is a change to your relationship status.
- you want to make a change to your beneficiaries and/or their contact information.
How to Update Your Information
Updating your information is simple and secure in the MyPension member portal. If you prefer to complete paper forms, visit the Updating Your Personal Information page to know which form you need to fill out. Watch our Secure Message Centre video to learn how to securely upload and send your form to ATRF.