Marriage After Retirement
Whether or not you can provide a survivor pension to a new spouse (common-law or married) after you retire depends on whether you have another spouse or children eligible to receive a survivor pension.
If you do not already have an eligible spouse or dependent children, you can provide a pension of 50% to 75% of your pension to your new spouse. Please contact us for more information as many factors affect eligibility for survivor pensions.
Deadline
You must complete a direction form within 90 days of when the person becomes your spouse, or 90 days of when a dependent child becomes ineligible to receive a child survivor pension. If you miss the deadline, a medical examination must show that you're in good health for your age.
You must complete a direction form within 90 days of when the person becomes your spouse, or 90 days of when a dependent child becomes ineligible to receive a child survivor pension. If you miss the deadline, a medical examination must show that you're in good health for your age.
Posted August 2005