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NHSBSA presents to dispensing doctors at the Best Practice Show 2017
The Best Practice Show 2017 took place at the NEC in Birmingham on 17-18 October, and the NHSBSA was asked to give a presentation to attending dispensing doctors about the payment process. Phil Edwards (Business Development pharmacist) and Kerry…
Universal Credit: Help your patients avoid costly mistakes
The NHS Business Services Authority is responsible for verifying claims for free NHS prescriptions and dental treatment. If a patient can’t prove their entitlement, they are required to pay a penalty charge of up to £100 – as well as the original…
Manage your service (MYS)
The Manage Your Service (MYS) portal offers an online alternative to access a range of useful services for primary care contractors.
To read more about the benefits of MYS and find out how to sign up, select the appropriate link for your role.
Understanding penalty charges
In England, patients pay for their NHS prescriptions and NHS dental treatment. This is an important source of funding for the NHS.
Each year, the NHS loses significant funds due to people claiming free prescriptions or dental treatment they weren’t…
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…
NHS penalty charges and enquiry letters
If you incorrectly claim free NHS prescriptions or free or reduced cost dental treatment, you're at risk of getting a Penalty Charge Notice.
Who is eligible to be enrolled into the NHS Pension Scheme?
The Scheme is open to any NHS workers aged between 16 and 75 who are:
Directly employed by the NHS
Medical, dental and ophthalmic practitioners and trainees
General medical practice staff
Non-General Practice Providers
Individuals not…
HMRC's Lifetime Allowance protection look up service
HMRC have published a look up service that allows scheme administrators to check the status of a Lifetime Allowance protection certificate.
However, the look up service does not give all the necessary confirmation to allow NHS Pensions to calculate…
Total Reward and Annual Benefit Statements - normal pension age
You may be receiving enquiries from some members of the 2015 Scheme who have transitioned from the 1995 Section who have a normal pension age of 55 in the 1995 Section and their Total Reward or Annual Benefit Statement is stating a normal pension…
Data update for non Pensions Online organisations
The Stakeholder Engagement Team will be taking responsibility for the year end 2017/18 process for all organisations without access to Pensions Online (POL).
This will provide more support and guidance to employers throughout the process whilst…