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Final pay controls
The aim of the final pay control regulations in the 1995 Section of the NHS Pension Scheme is to protect the NHS Pension Scheme against the costs of excessive increases in pensionable pay at or before retirement.
Employers are charged if they give…
Cost of being in the Scheme
All members of the NHS Pension Scheme pay a percentage of their pensionable pay to the scheme each month, known as a contribution rate.
From 1 April 2024, the amount you pay for your pension will change. On this page you can find more information…
What happens to your pension when you die
The NHS Pension Scheme provides members with life assurance cover and lump sum benefits that can help to look after your loved ones after you’re gone.
As a pensioner member, your family or someone you have nominated may be eligible to receive a…
NHS Pensions Finance
Contribution collection
Payment schedule
NHS employers have a statutory duty to ensure scheme contributions reach the NHS Pensions’ bank account by the 19th of the month following the month in which the earnings were paid to the member.
Below…
Lifetime allowance
Information on fixed or enhanced protection if you're moving to the 2015 Scheme
Members of the 1995/2008 Scheme on 31 March 2022 will automatically move to the 2015 Scheme on 1 April 2022. You can find more information about the impact this…
Pension events calendar
The information on this page is to help you understand the various tasks that you may need to complete during the Scheme year.
Events are shown in the month they typically take place. Where an event takes place on different dates each year, the…
Understanding the effect of rollback on annual allowance
If you’re affected by the Public Service Pension Remedy, sometimes known as the ‘McCloud remedy’, you’ll be asked if you would like to receive legacy scheme or reform scheme pension benefits for your membership between 1 April 2015 and 31 March 2022…
Applying for ill health pension benefits
If you become too ill to work, you may be able to retire and take your pension benefits. We understand that if you're looking to retire on ill health grounds, how difficult this time can be for you. So we have tried to make it as easy as possible…