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Revised employer Scheme access guidance for ARRS and PCN direct hires working on DES
New guidance is available for employers for direct hire Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) employees and direct hire Primary Care Network (PCN) employees working on the Network Contract Directed Enhanced Services (DES).
The guidance has…
Guidance for employers on strike action and action short of strike and pension records
Where an employee goes on strike the information provided previously remains relevant.
Where an employee undertakes action short of strike i.e. they work to rule, there are no disallowed days to add to the members pension record and if part-time…
Earnings cap
Scheme membership built up from 1 April 2008 is no longer subject to the pensionable earning cap.
However, those that were subject to the cap in respect of some or all of their membership before that date, who are buying added years or unreduced…
Exceeding Whole Time action required
As the deadline for issuing pensions saving statements approaches please action any SM8’s received.
If the contributions and pay are not amended in line with a reduction in hours/sessions worked, the member may receive an incorrect Annual Allowance…
Clinical Excellence Awards
From 1 April 2018 there are new arrangements regarding the pensionable status of Local Clinical Excellence Awards (CEA) awarded to Consultants.
Where a Consultant was already in receipt of a Local Clinical Excellence Award prior to April 2018 that…
Stakeholder Engagement update
The last 12 months have been an exciting time for the Stakeholder Engagement Team, appointing a further 5 Stakeholder Engagement Managers to build on the support we offer employers nationwide.
We have also seen a steady increase in both the volume…
Employer contribution rate arrangements to remain for 2020/2021
The NHS Pension Scheme employer contribution rate increased on 1 April 2019 from 14.3% to 20.6%, plus an employer’s levy of 0.08%.
The Department of Health and Social Care’s consultation response announcing the rise, published in March 2019,…
Update on NHS Pension Scheme employer contribution rates
The NHS Pension Scheme employer contribution rate increased on 1 April 2019 from 14.38% to 20.68%, this includes the 0.08% administration charge. The Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) consultation response announcing the rise, published…
Employer helpline - Pensions Online (POL) queries
If you have a query about Pensions Online (POL) you are now able to contact us by the telephone helpline once again.
Lines are open between 8am – 6pm and our Customer Contact Centre are available to support with your calls about e-forms, the…
Bereavement forms and closing member records
NHS Pensions is currently improving the way we process claims for death benefits. To help the process run as effectively as possible it is essential that the correct forms are completed and member records updated accurately.
Death in service forms…