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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…
Public Service Pensions Remedy (McCloud) - Contingent decision
Members will soon be able to apply to reinstate remedy period service if they opted out of the NHS Pension Scheme because of the discrimination identified in the McCloud judgement.
Members will be able to use a calculator to estimate the cost of…
Calculating whole time equivalent pensionable pay for a part time Officer (or Practice staff) member who receives additional or supplementary payments
The following information updates previous guidance provided in our January 2016 newsletter.
The article in the January 2016 Employer Newsletter informed you continue to use your current method of calculating notional whole time pay for part time…
Disclosure of senior managers’ remuneration - Greenbury 2023
We anticipate that the Greenbury functionality within Pensions Online (POL) will be available from Wednesday 4 January 2023. Requests for disclosure information should be received by NHS Pensions between 4 January 2023 and 28 February 2023 to…