Receive credit for child-rearing

Earn credit for contributory service for the time you were off work to raise children.


Process for child-rearing credit

You will need to complete a form and submit it to the plan.

Here are the steps:

  1. Open and save the Child-rearing declaration form
  2. Complete the form online
  3. Print and sign it
  4. Attach to the form a clear copy of a birth certificate or adoption paper for each child
  5. Send the completed form and documents to the plan

Once your application is approved, you will receive a letter confirming that your child-rearing time has been added to your contributory service.


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