MMC Benefits Handbook
If you are Currently a Terminated Vested or Retired Participant Who has not yet Commenced Monthly Benefit Payments
If you have a vested Accrued Benefit and you either left the Company prior to attaining age 55 or you decided to defer the commencement of your monthly benefit payments and you now want to commence monthly benefit payments, contact HR Services at +1 866 374 2662 (press option 1, then press option 3 for pension benefits), Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Alternatively, you can send a letter to HR Services at P.O. Box 9740, Providence, RI 02940 or fax a letter to +1 800 250 8414. In your letter be sure to state your:
  • last four digits of your Social Security number
  • termination date
  • date of birth
  • mailing address and telephone number
  • intended contingent annuity or period certain designated survivor's date of birth and relationship
  • desired Benefit Commencement Date.
If you are eligible (See "Commencing a Benefit" above), you may start the ROL process at www.myplansconnect.com. If you have questions regarding ROL, contact HR Services at +1 866 374 2662 (press option 1, then press option 3 for pension benefits), Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Your Benefit Commencement Date can be the first of any month following your termination date but not earlier than your 55th birthday or later than the April 1st following the calendar year in which you attain age 70-1/2. Benefits may not commence before all completed paperwork in good order is on file for at least 30 days.