Having recently reviewed our ill health retirement processes, we have published a number of new resources to help support members applying for ill health retirement benefits.
These include:
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a new dedicated ill health retirement benefits webpage for members
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a member guide to ill health retirement benefits and how to apply (PDF: 1.65MB)
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a new checklist for employers to help clarify the forms that should be submitted (PDF: 203KB)
We’ve also:
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introduced named contacts for members with terminal illness where life expectancy is less than 12 months. Once the member's application is received, we’re getting in touch to provide a named contact who can help support the member during the application period
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worked with our medical advisers to introduce new templates for their ill health retirement decision letters
We’re continuing to develop more guidance and resources. Our next focus is on:
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refreshing our employer guide
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updating our Knowledge Base / Ask us articles
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developing training sessions for employers
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creating a member information session
We’ll continue to keep you updated as these new resources and updates are shared.