Having recently reviewed our ill health retirement processes, we have published a number of new resources to help support members applying for ill health retirement benefits.
These include:
a new dedicated ill health retirement benefits webpage for members
a member guide to ill health retirement benefits and how to apply (PDF: 1.65MB)
a new checklist for employers to help clarify the forms that should be submitted (PDF: 203KB)
We’ve also:
introduced named contacts for members with terminal illness where life expectancy is less than 12 months. Once the member's application is received, we’re getting in touch to provide a named contact who can help support the member during the application period
worked with our medical advisers to introduce new templates for their ill health retirement decision letters
We’re continuing to develop more guidance and resources. Our next focus is on:
refreshing our employer guide
updating our Knowledge Base / Ask us articles
developing training sessions for employers
creating a member information session
We’ll continue to keep you updated as these new resources and updates are shared.