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 information via POL.
For non-POL employers, the Data Management Team will send a prepopulated spreadsheet to the main EA contact week commencing 11 March 2024.
The spreadsheet will be partially prepopulated for all members where an annual update should be submitted. Once the spreadsheet has been received, employers will receive an email from the Data Team to confirm receipt, which will be sent within 5 working days.
Employers should add members who are eligible for the scheme but are missing from the list by using the member’s NI number and this will be looked into.
If you do not receive the confirmation email, you should contact the employer helpline on 0300 3301 353. The Data Team will then contact you directly to resolve the issue and work with you to resolve any errors arising from the annual update, before the annual benefit statement cut-off date, which is still to be confirmed.
Spreadsheets incorrectly completed will be returned for correction and the data will not be processed until the amended information is received. Any spreadsheets received after 24 May 2024, will be worked on a best endeavours basis. The Data Team are unable to commit to these being completed before the cut off. Comprehensive guidance notes will be made available to all employers.
The Stakeholder Engagement Team will be hosting a virtual training event via Microsoft Teams for all Non-POL employers and we’ll contact non-POL employers directly with further details.