I have decided to retire. When do I request a Pension Application form?
You should obtain an application form approximately 90 to 120 days in advance of the date you elect to retire.
What documents are required to be submitted to the Fund Office?
A copy of your Birth Certificate, and if you are married a copy of your spouse’s Birth Certificate as well as a copy of your Marriage License or Marriage Certificate. If you have been divorced, we will need a copy of your Divorce Decree that has been filed with the courts and signed by the judge.
Military Credit is granted if you began working for a Contributing Employer, left to go into the military service and then upon release from the military you returned to working for the Contributing Employer. In this case, you would need to provide the Fund Office with a copy of the DD214 form. If you were in the military prior to working for a Contributing Employer, no credit would be granted and it is not necessary to provide proof of military service.
When do I receive my payment?
Checks are mailed on the first business day of each month. Please allow regular mail time for the check to reach you from Nashville TN. If your benefit is paid by Direct Deposit you can expect your payment to be deposited into your account on the first business day of each month. Note that if you change your address, it is necessary that you inform the Fund Office of this change by completing a Change of Address form and submitting it to the Fund Office. This must also be done even if you are receiving Direct Deposit of your benefit payment.
How do I report a death of a participant who is receiving benefit payments?
You should contact the Fund Office by phone (1 800 474 8673) and advise the operator of the purpose of your call so that they may direct your call to the appropriate Claims Coordinator who will take down the information regarding the death. You will be asked to provide the Fund Office with a Death Certificate.
How do I get a letter verifying my income?
You may call or write the Fund Office and request to receive a letter verifying the effective date and amount of your pension benefit.
What does the Fund Office need provide a quote to participate in PIUMPF?
The Fund Office needs a copy of the census for the covered group which includes: date of birth, date of hire, gender and social security numbers.
What happens if my company is closing? How do I find out what my benefit may be?
Contact your USW Representative and have them call the Fund Office at 1.800.474.8673 and ask to speak with Connie Cornelius. She is available to go to your employer or Local Union Hall to do presentations on your benefits and how to apply for your pension.