Retired members: Life events and your Royal Canadian Mounted Police pension and benefits
Changes in your life could make a difference to your Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) pension and group insurance benefits. Learn how to navigate these life events while maintaining your RCMP plan entitlements.
The Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan is transitioning to Canada Life (effective November 1, 2024)
Canada Life was awarded a new contract to administer both the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan and the Public Service Dental Care Plan. This new contract requires mandatory positive enrolment. If you have not received a confirmation notice from Canada Life by mail or email, contact Canada Life’s Pensioners' Dental Services Plan Member Contact Centre for information on what to do next.
To learn more, visit the Pensioners’ Dental Services Plan transition to Canada Life.
Services and information
Newly retired
Learn about the pension benefits available to you upon your retirement.
Reaching age 65
Find information about your lifetime pension and the bridge benefit and how these are coordinated with the retirement pension available through the Canada Pension Plan and Quebec Pension Plan.
Re-employment after retirement
Learn what impact re-employment may have on your pension.
Getting married or reaching common-law status in retirement
Find out what you have to do if you get married or start a common-law relationship. Your partner may be eligible for a survivor benefit in the event of your death.
Divorce or separation in retirement
Learn about how a divorce or separation may affect your pension benefits.
Becoming disabled after retirement
Access information that will help you understand your options in the event that you become disabled or suffer from a long-term illness.
Living outside of Canada
Find information about your pension payments if you live outside of Canada.
Death in retirement
Learn about the survivor benefits your survivor and children may be eligible for in the event of your death.
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to the 10 most common questions retired RCMP have about their pension and group insurance plans.