Member Information
Listed below is a series of information materials to answer any questions you might have about the Choice Exercise.
Timetable for the delivery of your NHS Pension Choice Packs in your area.
- Timetable for Officers - Last updated December 2010
- Timetable for Practitioners - Last updated August 2011
A broad timetable of when it is anticipated the main Pension Choice Exercise will run for eligible members.
Your NHS Pension Choice - Information leaflet - This leaflet provides members with initial information about the Choice Exercise. All NHS employees will receive a copy from their employer with their May 2009 payslip.
Members Guide - SD Guide - This new booklet is for all members of the NHS Pension Scheme. It covers most topics including the benefits you will receive when you retire, survivor benefits, additional pension and advice if you are leaving the scheme. It replaces the following booklets: SDNG, SDK, SDAVC, SDER, SDGP, SDF and the old version of the booklet. The new booklet will answer most of your questions about the NHS Pension Scheme, including benefits, when you can retire, the arrangements for spouse and partners' pensions, and so on.
Scheme Rules and Benefits - This link takes you to a page on the main NHS Pensions website which sets out the respective rules and benefits for the 1995 and 2008 Sections of the NHS Pension Scheme.
Your NHS Pension Choice Guide - This guide provides you with additional information about Your NHS Pension Choice and should be used in conjunction with Your NHS Pension Choice Statement and the DVD.
Your NHS Pension Choice Guide for Practitoners -This guide is for if you are a practitioner member of the NHS Pension Scheme, or you have had any previous membership as a practitioner.
Your NHS Pension Choice Video - This video explains what the Choice Exercise is and outlines the key considerations that eligible members should take into account when making their individual choice. A DVD of this footage will be provided in each individual NHS Pension Choice pack.
Your NHS Pension Choice Statement - This is a sample personalised comparison statement of the benefits you could receive from the NHS Pension Scheme 1995 Section and 2008 Section.
Your NHS Pensions Choice Examples - These are the three example statements of benefits and copies of the decision forms. They show a comparison of benefits between 1995 Section and 2008 Section for Officers, Special Class Members and Practitioners.
2008 Section Late Retirement Factors - These tables show the factors by which your pension is increased if you retire late from the 2008 Section (i.e. post 65 years of age)
Factsheets and FAQs
How might changes in the NHS Pension Scheme affect my NHS Pension Choice Factsheet? - For Officers only.
How might changes in the NHS Pension Scheme affect my NHS Pension Choice Factsheet? - For Practitioners, including GP's, Ophthalmic and Dental Practitoners and members with previous Practitioner membership
How might changes in the NHS Pension Scheme affect the NHS Pensions choice I have made Factsheet? - For all members of the Scheme who have already made their choice
Impact of the Independent Public Service Pension Commission’s [the Commission] review on the NHS Pension Choice Exercise – Frequently Asked Questions
Reasons For Not Receiving Your Statement Factsheet - For Officers only.
Reasons For Not Receiving Your Statement Factsheet - For Practitioners, including GP's, Ophthalmic and Dental Practitioners and members with previous Practitioner membership.
Added Years Factsheet
Annual Allowance and Choice FAQs
Earnings Cap Factsheet
Example Benefit Comparison FAQs for Members
Ill Health Factsheet
Mental Health Officers Factsheet
Factsheet for Members retiring during the Choice exercise
Money Purchase AVC or Stakeholder Pension Saving Factsheet
Pensionable Membership Factsheet
Pensionable and Reckonable Pay Factsheet - Information about the pay used to work out your pension
Pensioners Factsheet - Information for pensioners who retired from the 1995 Section on or after 1 April 2008 but before 1 October 2009
Redundancy Factsheet
Special Class Status Factsheet
TUPE Factsheet
Tax Protection Charge Factsheet
Member Choice FAQs - Last updated August 2011
This information is intended to answer any initial questions you may have about the Choice Exercise. The questions listed will be reviewed throughout the Exercise and will be amended, or added to, as the Exercise progresses - Last updated October 2009Contacting NHS Pensions about the Choice Exercise
If you have any additional questions about the Choice Exercise you can ring the Choice Members Helpline on 0300 123 1601.
The call centre is open Monday-Friday 9.00am-5.00pm
Or write to us at;
Your NHS Pension Choice
POBOX 5050
Annesley
Nottingham
NG15 0DJ