Update Fall 2008 Edition

Sent to: Admin and MDC Contacts
Date: Oct 23, 2008

Please pass along this link to members who have access to the Internet. Hardcopies will be distributed shortly for those who do not have Internet access.

Here is your link to the fall issue of Update.

In this issue:

• Focus on buying back service: what you need to know
• How buying back service increases your pension
• Why buy back service?
• New Buyback Estimator
• Proceeding with a quote
• Proceeding with a buyback purchase
• The risks of commuted value transfers
• Contribution rates the same through 2010
• Coming soon: online access to your pension data
• Reaching the right representative: new phone options
• Working part-time? Get HOOPP working for you!
• Can you tap into HOOPP for the Home Buyers' Program?
• Cancelling your retirement? Keep your employer informed