Do you live abroad and are you moving to another address that is abroad as well? Please inform the Dutch government of your new address.

On March 28, we hosted webinars on the most important changes in the new pension plan (in Dutch). The recordings as well as an English version of the presentation for ARP/ASP members and a Q&A document are now up on MyMarsPension.

The House of Representatives has approved the new pension choice ‘lump sum’. Although we informed you earlier that this new pension choice was postponed to July 1, 2025, we now know that implementation is not expected until July 1, 2026. The House of Representatives has approved the new pension choice ‘lump sum’. Although we informed you earlier that this new pension choice was postponed to July 1, 2025, we now know that implementation is not expected until July 1, 2026.

Mars and the Works Council have made agreements with each other about a new pension plan. These are laid out in a Transition Plan.

We are hosting a webinar on Friday, March 28, to take you through the most important changes in the new pension plan – in Dutch only.

Mars and the Works Council have made agreements with each other about a new pension plan. These are laid out in a transition plan, which will be posted on the website in mid-February.

We are starting the new year with our new pension administrator, Blue Sky Group. This transition to a new administrator does not change anything about (the amount of) your pension. However, from now on we can be reached via a new phone number and e-mail address.

Ratio of assets to liabilities as of the end of November 2021 The policy funding ratio as of the end of november 2021 is 128.5%. At the end of October the policy funding ratio was 127.10% The policy funding ratio is a average funding ratio over the past 12 months.

Good news! As of 1 January 2022 we will grant a full indexation of 1.75% for all retirees and deferred members in the Final Pay plan.

The holidays all fall on weekends this year. Do you have any questions? You can contact us during weekdays between 08.30 and 17.00. We wish you happy holidays & a healthy and happy 2022.