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We have received enquiries from employers seeking clarification in relation to locally agreed payments and whether they are pensionable or not. Local agreed payments may be pensionable up to whole-time provided the member meets the normal criteria…

The recent Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) consultation on the NHS Pension Scheme confirmed that the transitional approach that has operated since 2019/20 for employer contributions will continue in 2024/25. This means that from 1 April…

When a GMS/PMS/APMS contractor commissions the services of a freelance GP locum there is an agreement between the two contractors on how much the rate of pay is for this service; here at NHS Pensions we cannot dictate what this rate should be.…

A number of cases have come to light whereby a member has been offered a career break immediately following sick leave. Career breaks should not be used instead of sick leave, or to prevent the member accruing disallowed days. Where a member has…

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…

Pay your invoice You will need your invoice and customer number. Pay your invoice Contact us if you need help If you have any problems or questions, contact us by: Email: accountsreceivable@nhsbsa.nhs.uk. Telephone: 0191 244 6957 (Monday to…

In England, most working-age adults have to pay for their prescriptions. Certain groups are entitled to free NHS prescriptions. Use our eligibility checker to see if you are entitled to free NHS prescriptions and other help with health costs. The…

Further to previous updates, we have now implemented the final phase of the system functionality to automate the AW171 process. This functionality will automatically trigger a revised award work item where the change received indicates that this is…

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that the transitional approach that has operated since 2019/20 for employer contributions will continue in 2025/26.   Employers should ensure that their payroll provider continues to…

Not everyone getting Universal Credit is entitled to help with their health costs. You are only entitled if the total take-home pay for your household in your last assessment period was: £435 or less £935 or less if your Universal Credit…