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AFICS-T is pleased to provide the following questions and answers (Q&A) for general information and better understanding of members on pension matters. If there are any doubts or inconsistencies that may arise from the Q&A, the provisions contained in the Regulations and Rules of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund ( UNJSPF ), hereinafter called " the Fund " shall apply

1. Who is a participant, who is a beneficiary?

     The term Participant is most frequently used by the Fund in referring to active .....
2. When can I retire?

      You may retire if you have a minimum of five years of contributory service, and.....
3. I'm leaving my organization, however, I'm younger than 55. Will I still be able to receive a benefit from the Fund?

      Yes. If you have more than five years of contributory service and you are youn.....
4. What is a lump-sum and who is eligible to receive it?

     Once you become eligible to receive a retirement benefit, part of the benefit ca.....
5. What is the difference between a withdrawal settlement and a lump-sum?

      Withdrawal settlement shall be payable to a participant whose age on s.....
6. When and how can I make prior non-contributory service contributory?

      If, before joining the Pension Fund, you had a period of service during which.....
7. When and how can I make prior contributory service again pensionable?

      If you are a former participant with less than five years of contributo.....
8. If I die while still employed, will my spouse / child(ren) get a pension?

      If a UN staff member, who is a participant of the Fund, dies in service, .....
9. I want to make sure that my spouse / child(ren) will be receiving a benefit if I die while in service. What do I need to do?

     Here is what you as a staff member can do, while actively serving, to facilitate.....
10. If I die while receiving a pension benefit, will my spouse and/or child(ren) receive any benefit?

      Yes, a benefit may be payable to your surviving spouse provided he/she was ma.....
11. What happens with my pension when I die if I am not married and have no children?

      This depends whether you were still in service or already receiving a pension......
12. I have heard of an important document that retirees sign and return to the Fund every year. What is it ? and how do I obtain a copy?

      This is one of the most essential documents for retirees. It allows the Fund .....
13. I have heard about the two-track system. What is it?

      Beneficiaries living in certain countries have the option of choosing t.....
14. Who is considered a "spouse married after separation"?

      Under Article 35 ter, the benefit is payable to a spouse married afte.....
15. How are the pension benefits adjusted?

      Pensions are adjusted annually, on 1 April. Adjustments are made in a.....
16. Can I ask for financial assistance if I am temporarily unable to meet my basic expenses due to an emergency situation such as medical expenses of an exceptional nature?

      Yes, you may seek assistance from the Emergency Fund, which was set up .....
17. What are documents required by the Fund in case I die while receiving a periodic benefit? Who should my spouse and children contact?

     The surviving spouse, who is entitled to a monthly benefit with the UNJSPF and e.....
18. How can I contact UNJSPF?

You can contact UNJSPF in the following methods :NEW YORK OFFICE +1 (212) 963-6931 Call center hours.....
19. How do I apply for child(ren)'s benefit?

      There is no need to apply for a child's benefit. These benefits are aut.....
20. I left my organization in 1991 and chose a deferred retirement benefit. I had a child in 1995. Will this child be eligible for a child's benefit when I reach retirement age and begin receiving my benefit?

      No. You can only receive child(ren)'s benefit(s) for children that were born .....