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AVC, AP and ERRBO email addresses change
If you need to contact us about AVCs (Additional Voluntary Contributions), AP (Additional Pension), or ERRBO (Early Retirement Reduction Buy Out) please email us at nhsbsa.apavcreferrals@nhs.net.
These email accounts are no longer active:…
COVID-19 Contingency Planning for employers
A message from Chris Dawson, Head of Service, NHS Pensions:
We understand that the current situation around COVID-19 continues to cause significant concern and uncertainty. I wanted to reassure you that at NHS Pensions we have taken, and continue…
Update on NHS Pensions coronavirus (COVID-19) response
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we have taken, and continue to take, proactive steps to ensure we support members, employers and colleagues. As we implemented social distancing in the workplace and set up colleagues to…
Applying for ill health pension benefits
If you become too ill to work, you may be able to retire and take your pension benefits. We understand that if you're looking to retire on ill health grounds, how difficult this time can be for you. So we have tried to make it as easy as possible…
Pension Awareness 2023: Building a solid future
Pension Awareness Week is all about helping to raise awareness of the importance of pensions. Throughout the week we’ll be sharing information on the NHS Pension Scheme, what it is and why it’s so valuable.
If you’re actively contributing to the…
Early Retirement Reduction Buy Out (ERRBO)
This option is for members of the 2015 Scheme only.
You can buy out the reduction that would apply if you claimed your NHS pension before your normal pension age.
In the 2015 Scheme, this is age 65 or the same as your State Pension age if that is…
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).…
Applying for your pension
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Overview
When you're ready to take your NHS Pension, you'll need to apply for it.
The NHS Pension Scheme overview (PDF: 178KB) provides more detail about the different pension schemes you could have pension benefits in.
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Change of circumstances
If you get an NHS pension, it’s very important that you let us know straight away if your personal details, bank details or circumstances change.
If you have a change of circumstances and don’t tell us, this could result in suspension of your…
Letting us know that a pensioner member has died
If an NHS pension member has died, you should let us know as soon as you can. Once we know, we can make sure all the monies and benefits are paid quickly and accurately.
If we do not know, we may continue to make payments. This means whoever is…