The interest accrual for the ARP plan for the first half of 2026 has been set. For active as well as deferred members of the ARP/ASP plan this is 6.27% on an annual basis. This represents the full interest grant.

We recently informed you about the open positions on the board and the Accountability Council. In this message, we’re providing a brief update on the current status.

In 2024, the House of Representatives approved the new pension choice known as ‘lump sum’. The Senate recently indicated that it would only consider this proposal once the new minister had announced a clear start date. On March 30, 2026, it was announced that this pension option would be available no earlier than January 1, 2029.

Following the expiry of the current term of office of one member of the Accountability Council representing pensioners and one member of the Accountability Council representing active members, two vacancies have arisen within the Accountability Council of Mars Pension Fund.

Following the expiration of the current term of two board members representing active members, two vacancies for board positions will arise within the board of Mars Pension Fund.

Every month, you receive your pension from Mars Pension Fund on or around the 1st day of the month. Starting in July 2026, we will change the payment date for your pension to the 20th of each month. This change does not mean that you will miss a payment, but that you will receive it later in the same month.

As of 1 January 2023, we will increase the pensions of pensioners and former members. In addition, a catch-up indexation will take place over 2021.

The AOW-age will be increased to 67 years and three months in 2028. For the years 2024-2027, the AOW-age will remain at 67 years.

The interest rate for the second half of 2022 has been set.

This week you will receive your Uniform Pension Statement (UPO) 2022. The UPO is the annual moment to take a look at your pension and we would like to help you with that!