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We are receiving a high volume of incomplete and outdated forms for additional pension. Can all employers ensure that they are directing members to the additional pension calculator on the additional pension webpage of the Member Hub. All…

As some of you may be aware, the Additional Pension (AP) calculator is currently not available for purchases over £6,500. For purchases over £6,500, the member must email apavcreferrals@nhsbsa.nhs.uk with their National Insurance number or pension…

Following a change to the discount rate used for public service pension schemes that HM Treasury announced on 30 March 2023, the prices used to calculate Additional Pension purchases have changed. These will be implemented from 1 April 2024. All…

We have identified an increase in additional pension applications being rejected and rejection letters being sent to members where a member has elected to purchase additional pension via one-off lump sum payment. These rejections have occurred…

If you need to contact us about AVCs (Additional Voluntary Contributions), AP (Additional Pension), or ERRBO (Early Retirement Reduction Buy Out) please email us at nhsbsa.apavcreferrals@nhs.net.  These email accounts are no longer active:…

We receive many emails from employers and members querying the Additional Pension (AP) rejection letters they receive. It has been brought to our attention that in some circumstances AP may still be being paid despite a rejection letter being sent.…

P60s and annual newsletters are currently being sent to all NHS Pensioners.   A P60 includes information about the pension paid and the tax deducted during the tax year.  P60s are distributed in a phased approach and may not be received until the…

Prudential have recently introduced a new online joining facility for members to join their MPAVC scheme. This service is available 24/7 and is already up and running. This has been introduced in addition to their telephone service where members can…

All NHS employers need to act now to make sure staff don’t miss out on pension contributions. On 1 April 2025, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) made a retrospective change to the NHS Pension Scheme Regulations 2015. The changes make…

We are receiving enquiries from employers in relation to staff members working on coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccinations and how this will impact pension contributions. Members being seconded from their regular NHS employment e.g. from surgeries,…