Retiring Under the University of Toronto Pension Plan : Retiring Under the University of Toronto Pension Plan Presentation for Faculty and Librarians April 2007


Agenda: Agenda Notice of Intention to Retire Pension Basics Types of Retirement Treatment of Benefits Benefit Plans For Pensioners Canada Pension Plan Benefits Resources Available to You


Notice of Intention to Retire: Notice of Intention to Retire With expanded range of retirement options, notice of intention to retire has been introduced to facilitate academic planning Notice of intention to retire will be required at least one year in advance of proposed retirement date For retirement on June 30, 2008, notice is required by July 1, 2007 Notice of intention to retire is irrevocable


Slide4: Pension Basics


Pension Basics: Pension Basics Some Key Terms Highest Average Salary/Wages Annual average of highest 36 completed months of salary/wages while a member of the Pension Plan Annualized salary capped at $150,000 Average CPP Maximum Salary Annual average of Year’s Maximum Pensionable Earnings under Canada Pension Plan in the last 36 months of participation in the Pension Plan


Pension Basics: Pension Basics Some Key Terms (cont’d) Pensionable Service Years and completed months of continuous service with the University while a member of the Pension Plan Part-time employees earn prorated pensionable service to reflect percentage of full-time hours worked Excludes part-time service before July 1, 1987 (special provisions apply to this service)


Pension Basics: Pension Basics Plan Formula Example―$110,000 1.5% of highest average salary/wages up to average CPP maximum salary + 2.0% of highest average salary/wages over average CPP maximum salary x pensionable service = annual pension 1.5% x $41,200  $618 + 2.0% x ($110,000 – $41,200)  $1,376 x 30 years $59,820 per year =


Pension Basics: Pension Basics Survivor Benefits After Retirement Form of payment depends on whether participant has a spouse at date of retirement For participants without a spouse: Pension payable for lifetime of participant with a guarantee of at least 60 monthly payments For participants with a spouse: Pension payable for lifetime of participant, with 60% of the monthly pension continued to that surviving spouse after the participant’s death; continued in equal shares to dependent children, if any, after spouse’s death, or if no spouse No reduction in participant’s pension to pay for the 60% continuation unless spouse is more than 15 years younger Spouse includes legally married spouse, common-law spouse and domestic partner


Pension Basics: Pension Basics Optional Forms of Payment For participants without a spouse at date of retirement: 120-month guarantee Participant’s pension “actuarially” reduced to provide for additional guarantee For participants with a spouse at date of retirement: 70%, 80%, 90% or 100% continuation to spouse Participant’s pension “actuarially” reduced to provide for additional continuation above 60% Participant can waive joint-and-survivor pension and elect guarantee period, however, spousal consent required Option forms will show pension amounts under each of the applicable options


Pension Basics: Pension Basics Indexation Pension indexed each July 1st by portion of increase in Consumer Price Index (Canada) (CPI); indexation percentage calculated as the greater of two formulas: FORMULA 1 75% of increase in CPI up to a maximum CPI increase of 8% plus 60% of increase in CPI over 8% FORMULA 2 Increase in CPI - 4% or Pension plans that provide indexation only start indexation after the participant has been retired at least one year; U of T Pension Plan indexes first payment: For example, for participants who retire on June 30, 2007, pension payment starting July 1, 2007 calculated under formulas shown on previous pages then increased by 1.20% (75% of increase in CPI for calendar year 2006)


Pension Basics: Pension Basics Supplemental Retirement Arrangement Under Income Tax Act (“ITA”), maximum pension payable from a registered pension plan limited as follows:


Pension Basics: Pension Basics Supplemental Retirement Arrangement (cont’d) SRA restores pension benefit under regular plan formula on earnings up to $150,000; same plan provisions apply to SRA pension SRA pension paid from University funds; separate pension payments from Pension Plan and SRA (taxed separately as well)


Slide13: Types of Retirement


Normal Retirement: Normal Retirement Normal retirement date under Pension Plan is the June 30th coincident with or next following 65th birthday Under Pension Benefits Act, normal retirement date continues to be required even after elimination of mandatory retirement


Postponed Retirement: Postponed Retirement Any December 31st or June 30th following normal retirement date Faculty members and librarians who choose to work beyond their normal retirement date are required to continue the full scope of their normal duties Pension Plan participation continues if employment continues after normal retirement date; pension benefit continues to grow through: Additional year(s) of pensionable service Increase in highest average salary, subject to salary cap Income Tax Act requires pension benefits to start at end of calendar year of 69th birthday, even if individual continues to be employed at University (changed to 71st birthday in February Federal Budget)


Early Retirement: Early Retirement Within 10-year period prior to normal retirement date Unreduced Early Retirement: Eligibility Any December 31st or June 30th following attainment of age 60 and completion of 10 years of pensionable service (no approval required) Benefit Pension benefit earned to early retirement date, without reduction for early commencement Reduced Early Retirement: ― If not eligible for unreduced early retirement provision, pension benefit earned to early retirement date is reduced by 5% per year from normal retirement date


Early Retirement: Early Retirement Lump-Sum Option Participants who leave before normal retirement date can elect to take lump-sum value of monthly pension Lump-sum value can be transferred to a locked-in retirement account or life income fund subject to limits under ITA; any lump-sum amounts above ITA limits payable in taxable cash If participant has pension benefits under SRA, lump-sum value of SRA pension payable in taxable cash Participants taking the lump-sum option can purchase available retiree health and dental benefits at their cost


Phased Retirement: Phased Retirement the July 1st which is three years prior to June 30th coincident with or next following attainment of age 60 and completion of 10 years of pensionable service (unreduced early retirement provision) the July 1st which is three years prior to June 30th of calendar year of 69th birthday (71st birthday with February Federal Budget) Eligibility Applies to full-time faculty members and librarians (replaces and enhances current semi-retirement provision) Start date is any July 1st between the earliest and latest start dates below Earliest start date: Latest start date:


Phased Retirement: Phased Retirement Structure Phased retirement period is three years, with irrevocable retirement date at end of three-year period Cumulative appointment over three-year phased retirement period must be at least 150% but not more than 200% of full-time appointment, subject to minimum appointment of 25% in any year Research and study leave to be included in total percentage of appointment


Phased Retirement: Phased Retirement Structure (cont’d) Full range of normal pre-program duties as agreed with Chair and proportionate to percentage appointment over three years Salary during phased retirement period pro-rated on basis of percentage appointment in each year


Phased Retirement: Phased Retirement Treatment of Pension and Benefits Continue to earn pension benefits based on full-time appointment; however, participant contributions to Pension Plan will be prorated to the percentage FTE in each year Health and Dental benefits continue with full employer subsidy Special provisions for life insurance, sick pay and long-term disability (more detail on this later) Full Professional Expense Reimbursement during each year of phased retirement period


Phased Retirement: Phased Retirement Phased Retirement Supplement Phased retirement program includes a supplement equal to 75% of salary in effect immediately prior to phased retirement Three options for payment of this supplement; application for phased retirement needs to include form of payment selected


Phased Retirement: Phased Retirement Phased Retirement Supplement Options Payable at the end of three-year period as a Retiring Allowance, sheltered to the extent possible under retiring allowance transfer rules ($2,000 for each year of service with University prior to 1996 plus $1,500 for each such year prior to 1989 when not a member of the Pension Plan) Retiring allowance payable at the end of three-year period in an amount equal to the maximum amount transferable to an RRSP under above retiring allowance transfer rules, with balance paid as T4 income in three equal installments at beginning of each year (i.e., in July) Payable as T4 income in three equal installments at the beginning of each year (i.e., in July)


Phased Retirement: Phased Retirement Supplement Example Phased retirement period: July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2010 Salary immediately prior to phased retirement: $104,000 Retiring allowance under phased retirement program: $78,000 Maximum amount transferable to an RRSP: $30,000


Phased Retirement: Phased Retirement Options Option 1 $78,000 payable as Retiring Allowance on or about June 30, 2010, of which $30,000 is transferable to an RRSP on a tax-sheltered basis Option 2 $30,000 payable as a Retiring Allowance on or about June 30, 2010, all of which is transferable to an RRSP on a tax-sheltered basis $16,000 payable as T4 income in July 2007, July 2008 and July 2009 Option 3 $26,000 payable as T4 income in July 2007, July 2008 and July 2009


Slide26: Benefits


More on Benefits: More on Benefits Postponed Retirement Basic life insurance (1 times salary up to $125,000) continues until retirement date or, if earlier, required pension start date Optional life insurance and long-term disability coverage stop at normal retirement date All other benefits available to a faculty member or librarian prior to normal retirement date continue until postponed retirement date CPP contributions cease if member is in receipt of CPP benefits at or after age 65


More on Benefits: More on Benefits Phased Retirement Life insurance coverage during each year of phased retirement period will be calculated as follows (levels out coverage over three-year period): Life insurance coverage based on pre-program salary (including optional life insurance prior to normal retirement date) x Cumulative Appointment For Three-Year Period 3


More on Benefits: More on Benefits Phased Retirement (cont’d) Sick pay (100% of salary for 15 weeks) calculated on the basis of actual salary to be received during phased retirement period Long-term disability benefits (70% of salary) payable to earlier of irrevocable retirement date or normal retirement date; calculated as lesser of: 70% of pre-program salary, or 100% of actual salary to be received during phased retirement period Or participant could elect to retire under applicable provisions


Benefit Plans for Pensioners: Benefit Plans for Pensioners Benefit plans (extended health care, semi-private hospital, dental care and joint membership plan) provided after retirement to Pension Plan participants retiring from the University and taking an immediate pension Same cost-sharing as before retirement Separate elections for each of the plans (extended health care, semi-private hospital, and dental care): Pensioners who can demonstrate they have health plan coverage elsewhere can exempt themselves from coverage but join at a later date if they lose that coverage Pensioners who reject health plan coverage have a one-time opportunity on any subsequent July 1st to elect coverage; cannot opt-out after electing coverage


Benefit Plans for Pensioners: Benefit Plans for Pensioners Participants taking pension entitlement in the form of a lump-sum value can purchase retiree health and dental benefits at their cost Coverage as an active employee continues one month beyond retirement; coverage under pensioner group begins on the 1st day of second month following retirement For retirees living out of the country: No deluxe travel benefit Plan provides for drug coverage and other eligible services at Ontario rates


Benefit Plans for Pensioners: Benefit Plans for Pensioners * As of July 1, 2006


Benefit Plans for Pensioners: Benefit Plans for Pensioners Group Life Insurance On early retirement, group life insurance continues until normal retirement date: 1 x salary (up to $125,000) continued at University cost 1 x salary (up to $125,000) continued at employee cost provided employee had optional life coverage at the time of retirement (e.g., for $50,000 of optional coverage, premium is $9.45 per month) Group Life coverage for early retirees ceases at normal retirement date Conversion option is available from carrier for up to $15,000 of life insurance at normal retirement date


Benefit Plans for Pensioners: Benefit Plans for Pensioners Joint Membership Plan Pensioners are now able to participate in the same Joint Membership Plan as active employees. The pensioner rates are equal to the prior year’s active employee rates. As of July 1, 2006, the pensioner annual rate is $519 Three payment options: One annual payment of $519 on July 1st Two semi-annual payments of $259.50 on July 1st and January 1st Four quarterly payments of $129.75 Enrollment is on an annual basis through the Faculty Club, and payment is by post-dated cheques if paying in installments


Slide35: Canada Pension Plan Benefits


Canada Pension Plan (CPP): Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Earnings-related pension payable in full at age 65; payable throughout the world Based on earnings up to Year’s Maximum Pensionable Earnings—maximum earnings on which contributions are made and benefits are earned ($43,700 in 2007) Maximum amount in 2007 will be $863.75 per month


Canada Pension Plan (CPP): Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Payable at end of each month for that month Indexed annually in January by increase in CPI Treated as taxable income; tax can be withheld at source at recipient’s request Can request direct deposit if resident in Canada or USA CPP benefits available as early as age 60, subject to early retirement reduction of 0.5% for each month (6% for each year) that start date precedes age 65


Canada Pension Plan (CPP): Canada Pension Plan (CPP) For more information or to apply for CPP benefits: Call 1-800-277-9914 Connect through the Internet at: Human Resources and Social Development Canada http://www.hrdc.gc.ca/en/oas-cpp/index.shtml


Slide39: Resources Available to You


Retirement Counselling: Retirement Counselling Retirement financial counselling program through the services of T.E. Financial Consultants Ltd. University will pay for up to lifetime maximum of three hours of independent retirement counselling of faculty member or librarian considering retirement


Retirement Information and Resources: Retirement Information and Resources http://www.provost.utoronto.ca/English/Retirement-Information-and-Resources.html New Retirement Options Important Information for Faculty Members/Librarians considering retirement options under the new Agreement on Retirement Matters PowerPoint Presentation on the New Agreement on Retirement Matters for Faculty and Librarians used in Information Sessions Obtaining Pension Estimates Q&A on Retirement Matters


Retirement Information and Resources: Retirement Information and Resources New Financial Counselling Provisions for Faculty Members & Librarians Considering Retirement Options Research and Study Leave Arrangements in relation to the New Agreement Agreement on Retirement Matters Letter of Understanding regarding Agreement on Retirement Matters University of Toronto Pension Plan


U of T Pension Services: U of T Pension Services You can call University of Toronto Pension Services at: 1-888-852-2559 Monday  Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. E.S.T. Or visit Your Benefits Resources website at: www.resources.hewitt.com/utps


U of T Pension Services: U of T Pension Services Your Benefits Resources website enables you to: Look up general information about the pension plan and how it works Run and print your own pension estimates—can vary retirement dates, salary increases, percentage appointment Model different pension scenarios and compare up to three estimates at once on your computer screen