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Changes to the AW171 retirements benefits process
It’s been a few months since we introduced the final system changes to automate the AW171 process. You now no longer need to send us the AW171 form to trigger a review of the pension in payment and determine whether a revised pension is appropriate…
2019/20 Pensions annual allowance charge compensation policy: third window for GP applications in England opens
GPs in England applying to the 2019/20 Pension Annual Allowance Charge Compensation Scheme must have their application form endorsed by Primary Care Support England (PCSE) before it can be processed by the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA).…
Ill Health Applications
When sending NHS Pensions the ill-health retirement application form and any supporting medical evidence, ensure these are sent to us as soon as possible.
This is particularly important for members who receive a terminal diagnosis. Sadly, NHS…
GP Pension Member Events 2022
NHS Pensions will be hosting GP Pension Member Events soon. Our first events will be held in July, and will cover the following subjects:
Which GP Certificate? - Covering what certificates need to be completed for a GP to pension their work.…
Pensions Online (POL) downtime
POL will be available throughout May, June, and July 2022 between 7am and 7pm apart from the periods noted below for scheduled system maintenance:
Saturday 21 May - Sunday 22 May
Saturday 28 May - Sunday 29 May
Friday 10 June - Sunday 12 June…
Administration Foundation Course dates from June to August 2023
This course is available to all new local administrators of the NHS Pension Scheme who are less than 12 months in post. It provides an overview of what is expected of you as an NHS Pension Scheme administrator throughout a Scheme year.
At the end…
Processing of cash equivalent transfer value (CETV) calculations
Following a change to the discount rate used for public service pension schemes that HM Treasury announced on 30 March 2023, the factors used to calculate transfer values for non-Club transfers and pensions on divorce changed.
We are now able to…
Pensions Online (POL) Downtime - August 2023
POL will be available throughout August between 7am and 7pm apart from the following dates when there will be downtime for scheduled system maintenance:
Sunday 20 August
If we do need to bring POL down at short notice for urgent maintenance, we…
Escalation Process
The only escalations that the Stakeholder Engagement Team email account should be used for are serious ill health cases.
For any other form of escalation, please contact the employers email account or helpline in the first instance. If they are…
Reminder - the DHSC consultation on April 2024 scheme regulation changes closes at 11:59pm on 7 January 2024
The proposals in the consultation are to:
deliver phase 2 of the review of member contributions
introduce a new employer pension contribution rate in line with the results of the 2020 scheme valuation
permanently remove abatement for special…