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Will my vested benefit under the Kansas City Pension Fund change after the merger?
No. This merger does not reduce or decrease the vested benefit of any participant in the Kansas City Fund accrued through September 30, 2026.
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No. This merger does not reduce or decrease the vested benefit of any participant in the Kansas City Fund accrued through September 30, 2026.
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Questions about payments, service, or benefits before October 1, 2026: Wilson McShane Corporation: Call (866) 756-3313 Questions about payments, service, or benefits after October 1, 2026: MACRC Benefit Office in St. Louis or Kansas City: Contact details will be provided in mailings from the MACRC Pension Fund in August and September 2026.
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Depends. Retirees receiving a monthly pension: Yes. You will need to complete a Beneficiary Designation Form to receive a new $3,000 death benefit available under the MACRC Fund. If you are receiving a monthly benefit, you are eligible for this benefit. If you wish to update where your monthly payment is deposited, you may contact […]
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Yes and No. Payment Amount. Your monthly pension payment amount will not change as a result of this merger. Direct deposit. The MACRC Fund requires payments to be made by direct deposit. If you are receiving monthly payments by check, you will receive a direct deposit form from the MACRC Pension Fund in August. Tax […]
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There will be a slight change when the 1st of the benefit month falls on a weekend or holiday: the KC Fund issues payments on the 1st of the benefit month if the 1st is a weekday, weekend, or holiday, regardless. The MACRC Fund issues payments on the 1st of the month or next business […]
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October 1, 2026
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If you stop working in prohibited employment and want to resume pension benefits, you must call the Retirement Benefits Department for a reinstatement application. The completed application should be received by the Retirement Benefits Department at least sixty (60) days before pension payments to resume. Your reinstatement will be effective on the first day of […]
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Yes. There are three types of survivor benefits payable before retirement if you are vested. They are as follows: 1. Pre-Retirement 100% Spouse’s Benefit The Pre-Retirement 100% Spouse’s Benefit provides a lifetime benefit to your surviving spouse if you die before your pension begins. Certain eligibility requirements apply. 2. 60 Certain Guarantee Benefit The 60 Certain Guarantee is […]