Pensioners

Do you draw a pension from the Lonza Pension Fund? On this page you will find important information and contacts at a glance.

You as a pensioner can also benefit from these campaigns for employees:

Shell Card (fuel discount)

Shell's offer consists of a discount on fuel of 7 centimes per liter. This discount applies to gasoline and diesel purchases at all Shell service stations in Switzerland. With the Shell Card, you can refuel, wash your vehicle and shop without cash at all Shell stations in Switzerland and Europe. Migrolino stores at Shell stations also accept the Shell Card. 

Gasoline purchases at Shell stations are settled directly between you and Shell:

You will receive the monthly statement by mail.

The bill is paid via LSV (direct debit from your bank) or DD (direct debit from your postal account). The discount of 7 centimes on fuel purchases will be deducted directly.

If you are interested in ordering a Shell Card, please contact us (pensionskasse@lonza.com).

General terms and conditions Shell Card

Information Shell Card

 

Mobile subscriptions

Lonza offers all employees and pensioners a generous mobile phone package. Due to special conditions Lonza has with Swisscom, employees as well as pensioners and their families can now benefit from these attractive offers:

  • 60 GB Internet
  • Highspeed connection
  • Five subscriptions per employee & pensioner and their family
  • Best price-performance ratio
  • Current phone number is retained

You can register, subscribe and manage your subscriptions via the following link Mobile subscriptions

Instructions for registration

All support is provided by Xadoo and the contact details given in the platform:

+41 71 421 46 80
business@mobilezone.ch

 

Vacation homes in Leukerbad

Vacation homes "Saphir", "Olympia" and "Torrent": Flyer Leukerbad vactaion homes

Rental conditions for Lonza employees and pensioners:

  • The rental period is max. 2 weeks per year (option for a 3rd week is possible).
  • The rent is Fr. 50.--/day for the 2 1/2-room apartment and Fr. 60.--/day for the 3 1/2-room apartment.
  • The tenant is responsible for bed linen and cleaning.
  • Apartment reservations are accepted by Lonza (Jacqueline Nater, 027 948 5216, jacqueline.nater@lonza.com or Rachel Schmid-Ruffiner, 027 948 7676, rachel.schmid-ruffiner@lonza.com).

For information about the current reservation status please contact Jacqueline Nater or Rachel Schmid-Ruffiner.

FAQs | frequently asked questions

How do I proceed if I want to change my bank account details?

Please send us your new account details including a copy of the bank card or bank confirmation via e-mail to pensionskasse@lonza.com. Please also indicate from when this account connection should be used.

The account must be on your name or on the name of the beneficiary. An exception from this rule is only possible, if there is an order from the child and adult protection authority. A power of attorney alone is not sufficient for this.

How do I proceed with a change of address?

Please send us your new complete address via e-mail to pensionskasse@lonza.com. If you are a dependent of a pensioner reporting the change of address, we require a corresponding power of attorney. This applies in particular if mail is to be send as "c/o" to your address.

I am already a pensioner. What happens to my pension in the event of a divorce?

In the event of a divorce, Swiss divorce law provides for a separation of the retirement pension. In the case of a divorce pension, the obligated pensioner's part of the pension drawn is deducted and paid out by the pension fund to the beneficiary spouse. This payment is made beyond the death of the obligated pensioner. However, the competent court always decides on the effective benefit. The pension fund follows the order of the court.

Foreign court decisions must always be confirmed by a Swiss court before the pension fund can execute the pension separation.

What documents does the pension fund require when an insured person dies?

Please inform us in the case of the death by e-mail (pensionskasse@lonza.com) and send us the official death certificate and a copy of the subsequently registered family record book. If the deceased was married, please also send us the bank details of the surviving spouse (including a copy of the bank card).

When will I receive my pension certificate for tax purposes?

Your pension certificate will be send to you automatically in February of the following year. If you have not received the certificate or need a copy, please feel free to contact us via contact form or directly via e-mail (pensionskasse@lonza.com).

Who should I contact if I have questions about my pension?

Please contact the pension fund team directly if you have any questions about your pension.

To do this, you can use the contact form or send us an email (pensionskasse@lonza.com).

Why do I have to send proof of life or civil status to the pension fund as a pensioner?

Pension funds are required by law to regularly verify entitlements to current benefits with the help of so-called proofs of life and civil status.  Whenever possible, these verifications are obtained directly from the Central Compensation Office (ZAS). However, since this is not possible for all pensioners, they will receive an annual letter by mail in which they are asked to provide the so-called proof of life or civil status.