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Changes in how the Data Management Team requests information from employers for data queries
We suspended several steps in the data escalation process whilst we dealt with COVID-19 as we felt from an employer's and a Pension Team perspective, we all made significant adjustment to ways of working. The timeframes were lapsed and we stopped…
Applying for healthcare cover for living abroad
If you’re living in an EU country, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein, you might be entitled to an S1. An S1 gives you the same healthcare cover as a resident of those countries with the UK responsible for the costs.
An S1 does not…
NHS Pension Scheme access guidance for retire and re-join
Following a period of consultation, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has implemented changes to the NHS Pension Scheme to enable members with 1995 Section benefits who retire and return to re-join the Scheme from 1 April 2023.…
NHS Pension contributions remittances
For those Employing Authorities who do not utilise or have not onboarded the Making Contribution Payments (MCP) or (Pensions Online) POL platforms we would like to remind you to include a payment remittance when submitting your contribution payments…
Employer toolkit
The employer toolkit offers guidance and support throughout the statement delivery.
The toolkit includes:
your to do list, which explains your role as an employer and your key milestones
guidance on promoting the statements to your employees…
Additional dates for Level 1 GP Practice Manager Events
Due to the unprecedented demand for spaces, we’ve arranged a number of additional Level 1 GP practice manager events to take place in June.
As a reminder, there are two training sessions:
GP Practice Manager Event Level 1 Part 1
GP Practice…
Don't get caught out by penalty charges
If you're claiming free prescriptions or dental treatment, do not assume you're automatically covered. Always check before you claim.
Free prescriptions
You're only entitled to claim if you meet the requirements:
Age
You’re entitled to free…
Non-POL updates - end of year information
On an annual basis all employing authorities (EAs) are required to submit end of year information to NHS Pensions. You must submit this information to NHS Pensions by 24 May 2024.
If you use Pensions Online (POL) you should submit this year end…
Sharing our performance - September
Last month we introduced this new section to share our performance and to keep you updated on key activities. It’s been a busy month with lots going on.
Our current performance
The table below shows our recent monthly performance for pension…
2023/24 pension savings calculation error: claim reimbursement for associated costs
If you have been affected by the 2023/24 pension savings calculation error, we can reimburse you for additional costs you reasonably incur as a direct result of the error. This includes interest and additional accountancy fees.
We are developing…