February is rightfully the month of love! And yes, this can also affect your retirement. In the weeks surrounding Valentine's Day, we'll take you through this. So you know where you and your loved ones stand. What should you actually do when you get married or start living together?

If you are moving house or on your honeymoon, you are not thinking about your pension. However, if you have a partner, in many cases he or she is entitled to a partner's pension when you die. We do need to know that you have a partner.

Do you want to know how your pension plan is looking? For yourself, a partner or children? Log on to MyMarsPension.

Married or a registered partnership

If you are married or in a registered partnership, your partner is automatically entitled to a partner's pension when you die. However, this is not the case if you enter into a relationship after your retirement date. In that case your partner is not entitled to a partner's pension.

Do I have to do anything?

You do not have to do anything. If you get married or enter into a registered partnership, we will automatically be notified of this by the municipality where you live. Your partner is then automatically insured for a partner's pension.

Are you getting married abroad?

We do not receive automatic notification of this from the municipality. So send us a copy of the marriage certificate and your partner's passport or identity card.

Living together

Are you going to live together without being married? Then a partner's pension is not automatically arranged. Do you want your partner to be eligible for it? Then you and your partner must meet certain conditions, such as entering into a cohabitation contract. These conditions are listed in your pension regulations. In any case, register your partner immediately with the partner registration form.