Benefits Service of the Pension Fund - information

Following CERN's measures and recommendations in relation to the coronavirus COVID-19 situation, in order to protect the health of all CERN’s personnel, contractors, visitors and beneficiaries, the Organisation has taken the decision to limit activities on-site to those essential for the safety and security of the site and equipment. The Benefits Service will still endeavour to respond to any queries by email or telephone. Please accept our sincere apologies for any delay and thank you for your patience and understanding.

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The purpose of the Fund is to insure its members and beneficiaries as well as the members of their families against the economic consequences of disability, old age and death.

As an international organisation, CERN has created its own social security system, including a pension scheme, the CERN Pension Fund. The Fund, which is a defined-benefit scheme, is an integral part of CERN.
Members

A member of the Fund is an employed member of the CERN personnel with a contract of at least six months, or a member of the ESO personnel admitted to the Fund in accordance with the CERN/ESO Agreement.
Beneficiaries

A beneficiary is a person receiving a benefit, with the exception of a transfer value, from the Fund, in application of the Rules.

A deferred retirement pension is a benefit.
About the Fund

Formed in 1955, the Fund has around 3 700 members and is responsible for paying the pensions of around 3 600 beneficiaries based in 48 countries worldwide.

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Disclaimer: The information contained on this website is provided for your convenience and to facilitate your understanding and interpretation of your pension rights and obligations. In the event of ambiguity or any inconsistency or conflict between the information provided on this website and the Fund’s Rules and Regulations, the latter will prevail. In particular, the decisions taken by the Fund will be based solely on the Fund’s Rules and Regulations.

Pursuant to a decision of the CERN Council on 17 December 2015, legally registered partnerships are treated as equivalent to marriage in determining family rights and obligations within the CERN pension scheme as from 1 January 2016.