We have noticed an increase in 2015 Scheme retirement applications being submitted by employer’s with the reason for retirement given as 'age' and the member has not yet reached their State Pension Age.
To retire from the 2015 Scheme on age grounds the normal pension age is the same as a member’s State Pension Age, or age 65 if that is later. Members must have attained their State Pension Age at their retirement date to be eligible for benefits without them being reduced.
Members can check their State Pension Age online.
Please ensure you have checked the member is eligible to claim their 2015 Scheme benefits on age and has reached their State Pension Age before submitting the retirement application form.