Who are the potential beneficiaries ?

Beneficiaries are listed as recipients of any of the following benefits :

– surviving spouse pensions
– surviving divorced spouse pension
– benefits paid to a close relation, notably in the case of shared residence
– benefits for children of disabled or retired members
– orphan benefits
– pension lump sums and death benefits

Couples bonded by virtue of a registered partnership in compliance with Federal law are treated as spouses.