Employer Bulletin - Municipal Pension Plan website updated and simplified BC Pension Corporation has been working to make the Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) website easier for you to use. As a result, we are pleased to announce improvements to the MPP website. Document Size: 89856 bytes Posted: December 10, 2009
Member Union Affiliation Reporting Member union affiliation and bargaining information - updated reporting requirements. Document Size: 89291 bytes Posted: July 13, 2009
Reporting requirements for high-income earners Your organization may be affected by the 2009 pension contribution maximum set by the Canada Revenue Agency. Document Size: 89946 bytes Posted: June 12, 2009
New Videos Now Online We've created a new video series outlining the value of the plan. Check it out on the new Multimedia page. Document Size: n/a Posted: January 08, 2008
Board Communique Contribution rates unchanged following latest actuarial valuation Document Size: 134638 bytes Posted: January 07, 2008
Updated Pensionfacts - Terminating Membership This fact sheet explains your termination benefits so you can make important decisions when your plan membership ends.
Document Size: n/a Posted: November 20, 2007
Reporting Requirements for High-income Earners Your employees who are members of the Municipal Pension Plan may be affected by the 2007 maximum deductible pension contribution limit. Document Size: 119265 bytes Posted: August 20, 2007
2005 Annual Report Now Online Please visit our Annual Report page to view the 2005 report. Document Size: n/a Posted: August 15, 2006
Updated Homepage Design We've introduced some changes to the Municipal Pension Plan homepage to make it simpler and easier to use. Please click the link above to see more info about these changes. Document Size: 445071 bytes Posted: August 04, 2006
Update on Special Agreements The Municipal Pension Board of Trustees is working with employers, unions
and the Pension Corporation to preserve as closely as possible the benefits
members currently have under Special Agreements. Document Size: 104474 bytes Posted: August 03, 2006
Employer Bulletin - Reporting Requirements for High-income Earners Your organization may be affected by the 2006 pension contribution maximum set by the Canada Revenue Agency under the federal Income Tax Act and its regulations [8503(4)]. Document Size: 58096 bytes Posted: August 03, 2006
Presentation on Special Agreements Please visit the new Special Agreements page for this presentation. Document Size: n/a Posted: July 24, 2006
Updated Frequently Asked Questions for Employers New information items have been added to the Employer Frequently Asked Questions document regarding overtime and vacation pay as pensionable salary. Find the updated Frequently Asked Questions For Employers under the Employer Education section. Document Size: n/a Posted: July 10, 2006
Eligibility for disability pension after a lump sum payout of a group disability plan (LTD) benefit The Municipal Pension Board of Trustees amended the Plan Rules, Eligibility for Disability Benefits, to clarify that members on LTD who accept a lump sum pay out in lieu of continued monthly benefits are not eligible for a Municipal Pension Plan disability benefit. Document Size: 40003 bytes Posted: May 04, 2006
New Web Survey Document Size: 18276 bytes Posted: April 05, 2006
Employer Bulletin - Enrolment Information for Community Subsector Employers This notice provides important information to health sector employers who are providing plan coverage in April 2006 for their employees covered by the community subsector collective agreement. Document Size: 65757 bytes Posted: March 29, 2006
Coming Up - December 2005 Information on some of the issues that the Municipal Pension Board of Trustees (MPBT) is considering. Document Size: 42102 bytes Posted: December 05, 2005
November Board Highlights Please visit the Board Meeting Highlights page for the highlights from November. Document Size: n/a Posted: December 01, 2005
2004 Report to Members Welcome to the first edition of Report to Members, a new vehicle for reporting
on our stewardship of the Municipal Pension Plan and for keeping you up to
date with information that is important for you to know. Document Size: 296948 bytes Posted: June 07, 2005
Trustees Meet Regarding Rate Increase The Municipal Pension Board of Trustees met on Feb. 8, 2005 to review the proposed rate increase for plan members and plan employers. Document Size: 304814 bytes Posted: February 14, 2005
Collection of Member Address and Bargaining Unit Information On September 22, 2004, the Municipal Pension Board of Trustees sent you a bulletin about its decision to collect member address and bargaining unit information from plan employers. Document Size: 53234 bytes Posted: November 09, 2004
New definition of termination of employment The Municipal Pension Board of Trustees amended the definition of
“termination of employment” in the Municipal Pension Plan Rules at its
October 6–7 meeting. Document Size: 46089 bytes Posted: November 08, 2004
Board of Trustees Letter: 2003 Annual Report The Municipal Pension Board of Trustees would like to draw your attention to the Municipal Pension Plan Annual Report. Document Size: 52749 bytes Posted: November 01, 2004
New pension transfer agreement between BC public sector pension plans As of April 1, 2004, there is a new transfer agreement between the public sector pension plans of BC called the BC Public Sector Transfer Agreement. Read this Employer Bulletin for more information. Document Size: 46097 bytes Posted: October 05, 2004
Municipal Pension Plan 2004 Annual General Meeting (VERNON VENUE HAS CHANGED. SEE INSIDE.) IMPORTANT NOTE: THE VERNON VENUE HAS CHANGED. SEE INSIDE. The Municipal Pension Plan will host its third annual general meeting on Saturday, October 2, 2004 in Vancouver from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. You can attend in one of eight locations throughout the province, or log on to our live and interactive webcast! Document Size: 70586 bytes Posted: September 15, 2004
2003 Annual Report The 2003 Annual Report has been posted. It's available either through the Publications page or About the Plan. Document Size: n/a Posted: August 18, 2004
New Rules Around Terminating Membership This bulletin deals with changes to the rules around terminating employment for plan members who are under the earliest retirement age. Document Size: 53427 bytes Posted: July 07, 2004
Terminating Your Membership The Municipal Pension Board of Trustees changed the plan rule governing termination of employment under earliest retirement age. More information is available inside. Document Size: 77123 bytes Posted: June 30, 2004
"One Team" Approach to Client Service To improve our services to you, we are changing from sector-based teams to one team. This change will promote better client contact and timely service. Please see inside for more information. Document Size: 92398 bytes Posted: June 01, 2004
2003 Annual Report Summary The Municipal Pension Plan's Annual Report Summary for 2003 is now online in the Publications section. Document Size: n/a Posted: May 12, 2004
Deemed Trust Provision This bulletin explains the deemed trust provision. Document Size: 62072 bytes Posted: April 15, 2004
EHB/Dental Coverage for MPP Retired Members with Small Pensions MPP retired members with small pensions can now pay their extended health and dental premiums directly to Pacific Blue Cross via pre-authorized payments from their bank account. Document Size: 17491 bytes Posted: March 26, 2004
Temporary Annuities to be Indexed Starting in January 2005 All temporary annuities, including temporary annuities that commenced prior to January 1, 2004, will be eligible for cost of living increases starting January 1, 2005. Document Size: 33385 bytes Posted: March 24, 2004
Group Disability Plan Approval Criteria This bulletin clarifies the criteria used by the BC Pension Corporation when approving a long-term disability (LTD)plan as a group disability plan. Document Size: 75657 bytes Posted: February 24, 2004
Group Disability Plan Approval Criteria This bulletin clarifies the criteria used by the BC Pension Corporation when approving a long-term disability (LTD) plan as a group disability plan. Document Size: 81545 bytes Posted: February 24, 2004
New Guide for Plan Members Posted The new Guide for Plan Members has been posted to the Publications area. Document Size: n/a Posted: February 11, 2004
Retirement Planning Package The Retirement Planning Package--available on the Forms page--includes information to get your retirement planning started. Please note: This package can be completed online then printed and routed manually OR printed and completed by hand. Document Size: n/a Posted: January 30, 2004
Employer Bulletin: Pre-1988 Enrolment Arrears This bulletin clarifies the rules around payment of enrolment arrears that occurred between January 1, 1980 and December 31, 1987. Document Size: 57101 bytes Posted: November 25, 2003
2003 Training Manual now online The 2003 employer training manual is now available in the Employer Training area. Document Size: n/a Posted: August 22, 2003
New Employer Manual Visit the Employer Reporting page to view the new Employer Manual. Document Size: n/a Posted: August 08, 2003
What’s New on This Website Welcome to the new website. You’ll find most of the material from the previous site here. You’ll also notice some changes. Document Size: 53424 bytes Posted: June 30, 2003
Changes to the Interplan Pension Transfer Agreement A new interplan agreement to replace the IPTA is under negotiation and is expected to be effective April 1, 2004. Document Size: 46694 bytes Posted: June 12, 2003
Letter to the Editor re: March 20 Vancouver Sun Article This is a letter to the editor from the Chair of the Pension Boards of Trustees in response to the March 20 Vancouver Sun article entitled "Pension Cutbacks Possible in Public Sector." Document Size: 56712 bytes Posted: April 03, 2003
Article Responding to March 20 Vancouver Sun Article This is an article, written by the Chair of the Pension Boards of Trustees, reponding to the March 20 Vancouver Sun article entitled "Pension Cutbacks Possible in Public Sector." Document Size: 114946 bytes Posted: April 03, 2003
Changes to Group Benefits for Retired Members The Municipal Pension Board of Trustees has announced changes to group benefits for retired members, to take effect January 1, 2004. Document Size: 115105 bytes Posted: March 14, 2003
Employers Closing Down If your organization is closing its doors and ceasing operations, please notify the Pension Corporation immediately with your anticipated last day of operations so we can assist you with an orderly wind-up of pension-related matters. Please advise your employees that if they wish to purchase service, they must apply before their employment is terminated. See the Pensionfacts: Purchase of Service for more information. Document Size: 64360 bytes Posted: November 20, 2002
Wage-loss Benefits This bulletin explains what effect the change in compensation level will have on active members of the College, Municipal, Public Service and Teachers' Pension Plans. Document Size: 48112 bytes Posted: October 24, 2002
Purchase of Service Simplification Significant changes to purchase of service rules should improve service to members and ease the administrative burden on employers and the corporation. See the bulletin for details.
Document Size: 53323 bytes Posted: December 20, 2001
BCeID Reminder Bulletin The BCeID employer activation and application for user access form is a BC provincial government initiative to create specific identifications for each organization to permit access to various on-line government services. You should have received a package of information in October that included the following material:
• Confirmation of Income Tax Numbers, PA and Member Benefit Statement data
• 2001 annual reporting requirements
• Government of British Columbia BCeID user authentication service
• BCeID employer activation and application for user access
• Employer e-mail, contact and distribution list.
Please review the BCeID documents for further information on the use of this site prior to continuing. You are reminded that you must abide by the terms of use agreement in order to continue to use this site. Inappropriate use of this site will result in the suspension or cancellation of access. Document Size: 52118 bytes Posted: December 19, 2001
BCeID Terms Of Use Statement Your failure to abide by this Terms of Use Statement (“Statement”) may result in the suspension or cancellation of your “BC Connects ID” User ID or your access to the Pension Corporation program area. In addition, both the government of British Columbia (“Province”) and the British Columbia Pension Corporation (“Pension Corporation”) reserve the right to pursue any remedy available at law or in equity. Please print a copy of this Statement for your records. Document Size: 9953 bytes Posted: October 25, 2001
BCeID Enrolment Agreement This notice include the enrolment agreement, Schedule A - Employer Activation and Application for User Access, and Schedule B - Terms of Use Statement. Document Size: 38632 bytes Posted: October 25, 2001
