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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,…
Employer Information required for Annual Allowance
Employers are required in legislation to provide information to NHS Pensions which enables Pension Savings Statements to be provided to members. This statement informs members whether they have exceeded the Annual Allowance limit in the NHS Pension…
Exit Code 16 - Opted out of the Scheme
Employers are reminded of the importance of using the correct termination code when closing down a pension record normally from the beginning of the next pay period.
Exit code 16 should be used for all cases where the member continues to work but…
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…
NHS Wales 2019/20 Pensions Annual Allowance Charge Compensation Policy - information for employers
In December 2019, the Welsh Government announced that clinical staff who go over their annual allowance for the 2019/20 tax year and who use scheme pays to pay the tax charge can be compensated in retirement for any reduction to their NHS Pension…
Employer reminder - annual allowance information required
Employers are required in legislation to provide information to NHS Pensions which enables pension savings statements to be provided to members. This statement informs members whether they have exceeded the annual allowance limit in the NHS Pension…
Sight tests, glasses and contact lenses
You're entitled to a free NHS sight test if you:
are aged 60 or over
are registered blind or partially sighted
have been diagnosed with diabetes or glaucoma
are aged 40 or over and have a close relative (parent, sibling or child) with a…
HC3 certificates (limited help with health costs)
If you apply to the NHS Low Income Scheme and receive an HC3 certificate for limited help with health costs, your certificate shows how much you have to pay towards your health costs for:
NHS dental treatment
NHS sight tests
travelling to…
Information for patients
How to find an NHS dentist
To find an NHS dentist, visit:
NHS.UK if you’re based in England
Health in Wales if you’re based in Wales
For help accessing an NHS dentist in an emergency or out of hours, visit:
NHS.UK if you’re based in…
Contact NHS Help with Health Costs
NHS Prescription Prepayment Certificates
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NHS Hormone Replacement Therapy…