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For complete details on the process of retiring, visit our
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Confirm your personal details by logging in to Your Pension Profile in the top right corner on this website or by
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Pick a retirement date
If you are still contributing to LAPP, notify your employer
Fill out the
Retirement Application
in paper format or use the online retirement application tool
After you receive your
Retirement Benefit Statement
, read it and choose your
pension option
Remember to check your
Canada Pension Plan
and
Old Age Security
entitlements, too
Timelines
Three months before you want your LAPP pension to begin, fill out the retirement application
LAPP sends you a Retirement Benefit Statement
Return completed forms (sooner is better)
Expect first pension payment approximately 30 days after your pension start date
Pension payment is second last business day of the month (except December, when payment is made before December 25)
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