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A reminder for employers when using the polia3 email account, which is nhsbsa.polia3@nhs.net. Please make sure you only use this email account for either: additional information we have requested from you any supplementary forms associated with…

In 2008, there were amendments so that people living in England, who have just been released from prison, do not have to pay. This only applies to the prescription issued by the prison doctor, until the person can register with a GP.  To be exempt…

We published the timescales for Greenbury requests in our Pensions Update of November 2019.  We asked that all requests for disclosure information, which includes pay figures up to 31 March 2020, are received between 7 January 2020 and 28 February…

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…