Shared Risk Plan for CUPE Employees of NB Hospitals
SPRING 2026 NEWSLETTER
View the interactive version of your Spring 2026 Newsletter in the window below (the option to view full screen should be visible at the bottom right of the window), or view the PDF version here or by visiting the “Latest Information” tab below.
Applying for your pension is easy, but it’s important that you understand the process and timeline. The video below provides an overview of the necessary steps.
Additional information is also available here: Life Events: Planning for your retirement.
Declaration of Marital Status Form (NBPSPP | CBE | CUPE H SRP)Change of Address FormPlanning for Retirement ChecklistPension Estimate FormStatutory Declaration with Proof of Marriage (Form SD1)Statutory Declaration of Common Law Partner (Form SD2)Termination | Retirement Form
Current Processing Time for Pension Estimates and Retirement Applications
Processing times tell you how long it will likely take us to process an application under normal circumstances. The estimated times only apply if all necessary information is available when we receive your application. Various factors can prolong processing times, such as:
- Missing information / an incomplete application
- The availability of required information from other sources, including your employer
If you have any questions about a specific application, or an application type that is not listed below, please contact our Member Services Team between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (Atlantic Time), Monday to Friday.
| Application Type | Target Processing Time To process 97.5% of applications within: |
Recent Average Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pension Estimate | 43 days | 24 days |
| Retirement | 43 days | 21 days |
If you’ve recently lost a loved one who was a member of the Plan, please contact the Member Services Team at Vestcor, the Plan’s chosen administrator, as soon as possible to notify them of their passing and to inquire about any available death benefits.
The Member Services Team can be reached by telephone at 1-800-561-4012 or by email at info@vestcor.org. We are committed to helping you through this difficult time.
Pre-Retirement Death Benefits (CUPE Hospitals SRP)
How cost of living adjustments are calculated by your Plan’s actuary is explained.
Explaining the Cost of Living Increase – January 1, 2026 (CUPE Hospitals SRP)Explaining the Cost of Living Increase – January 1, 2025 (CUPE Hospitals SRP)Explaining the Cost of Living Increase – January 1, 2024 (CUPE Hospitals SRP)Explaining the Cost of Living Increase – January 1, 2023 (CUPE Hospitals SRP)Calculating the Cost of Living Adjustment (Video)Your Employee Statement of Pension Benefits provides you with personalized estimated pension amounts as of December 31 of a given year. Your statement also includes information you need to use Vestcor’s Online Pension Estimate Calculator.
Need help with your statement? Refer to the information included below, and these helpful videos:
2023 STATEMENTS
If you were an active member of the CUPE Hospitals SRP in 2023, your 2023 Employee Statement of Pension Benefits was mailed to you in June 2024.
Understanding your Employee Statement of Benefits (CUPE-H SRP)Wonder how your pension could be affected by times of transition in your life? Easily find the information you need in our Life Events section. Navigate through it based on what stage of your life you are in. It’s divided into the following sections:
- Welcome to the Plan
- Returning from a Leave of Absence
- Ending a Spousal Relationship
- Leaving your Employment
- Welcome to Retirement
- Death of a Member
Click on the link below to experience it for yourself.
Life Events and Your PensionIf you’re a member of the CUPE Hospitals SRP, whether you’re approaching retirement – or just curious about how the process works – watch this webcast to learn more.
In it, we cover important topics, including:
– How you can obtain estimates of your future pension at any time;
– The steps involved in retiring/applying for your CUPE Hospitals SRP pension; and
– The Forms of Pension (types of pensions) available under your Plan.
Below, you’ll find a copy of the Planning for Retirement checklist, and a helpful video about the three pillars of retirement.
If you have any questions, reach out to our Plan’s administrator, Vestcor, by clicking the “Have a question?” box below, emailing info@vestcor.org, or calling them at 1-800-561-4012 (toll-free in Canada).
Video: Planning for RetirementPlanning for Retirement Checklist