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Find answers to common member and employer questions.
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It depends on when the service was earned: Before October 1, 2026: Your benefits are generally governed by the Kansas City Pension Plan. On or After October 1, 2026: Your benefits are governed by the MACRC Plan.
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The MACRC Fund will be sending a detailed informational mailing describing plan differences in August 2026, followed by mailing of the Summary Plan Description after October 1, 2026.
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No. Both plans use the same Normal Retirement age of 65. Early retirement rules differ depending on which benefit is being paid.
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Retirements beginning before October 1, 2026 are handled by Wilson McShane. Retirements on or after October 1, 2026 are handled by the MACRC Fund. Any retirement applications received by Wilson McShane after August 14, 2026 will be shared with the MACRC Fund Office to commence retirement payments after October 1, 2026. Please note that plan […]
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It depends on how you receive your monthly payments and if we receive your forms timely. Monthly payment by direct deposit: No. Pension payments made by direct deposit are expected to continue on their normal monthly schedule. Monthly payments by check: Possibly. Retirees currently receiving paper checks are required to enroll in direct deposit. To […]
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No. Health care premium deductions will remain the same. The MACRC Fund will continue sending deducted premiums to the MACRC Health Fund.
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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 […]