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This section is designed to assist you in updating the Pension Office of any changes, as well as enabling you to access important forms and information.

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Effective June 20, 2005, per Ordinance 2005-432 a new benefit has been added to the Pension Plan.  The Children's benefit has been extended for disabled children.

Section 120.207

(k) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, benefits payable to a disabled child shall be payable for the life of the child subject to the conditions set forth in this section. In order to qualify for benefits under this section, a child or a guardian of the child must make proper application for benefits and secure the approval of the Advisory Committee and the Trustees. Such approval shall be based upon a comprehensive review of all documents and evidence pertaining to the nature, severity and continuance of the disabling condition. The standards for the disability determination shall generally conform to those employed by the Social Security Administration in conjunction with the payment of supplemental security income benefits for children with disabilities. For the purposes of this subsection, a child will be considered disabled if he or she has a physical or mental condition or combination of conditions that results in "marked and severe functional limitations." The disabling condition must last or be expected to last at least twelve (12) months or be expected to result in the child's death.

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We have updated our "Forms Depot" to accomodate your needs.  You will now find forms for changing your tax information, your address and personal information, and your direct deposit information.

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We have also created a link to our Retired Employees  Association.  Their Web site contains the latest Association news and information. You may visit that site by clicking here.