When you are considering retirement, we encourage you to contact our Member Services team well in advance of the date you plan to retire to ensure we are able to provide you with all the information you will need to make informed retirement decisions.
As part of your retirement planning process you should consider the following:
In addition, we encourage you to:
1. Attend a pre-retirement presentation.
One of the services HEB Manitoba provides is pre-retirement planning presentations. If there is sufficient interest at your facility and your facility requests a presentation, we will present general retirement information for members who are approaching or considering retirement.
2. Obtain a retirement package from HEB Manitoba.
All members considering retirement should request a retirement package by phoning our Member Services Department at least four months prior to their intended retirement date. The package will outline the pension options available, and the estimated monthly amounts available under each option. Information on other benefits you are entitled to elect, such as Life Insurance and Retiree Group Healthcare coverage, is also included.
3. Make an appointment and meet with a Member Services’ Senior Pension & Benefits Specialist.
We are available to schedule one-on-one meetings with you and your spouse/common-law partner, (if applicable), to review your retirement options and assist you in understanding the options available to you. While our Specialists are not financial planners and cannot provide financial advice, they can answer any questions regarding the Pension Plan and provide insight into various scenarios that will assist you in making the best decision for your situation.
To ensure a Member Services team member is available to meet with you, please book an appointment at least four weeks in advance.