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Partial retirement
If you're aged 55 and over and you have agreement from your employer, you can choose to take part, or all of your pension benefits while you continue working in NHS employment and build your pension benefits in the 2015 Scheme. This is called…
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…
Update for employers 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.
This has included introducing a number of easements and changes to processes to…
Stakeholder Engagement Team
Our team is here to help employers administer the NHS Pension Scheme and can help with any queries you may have.
Our purpose is to:
engage and educate employers and members
escalate any issues
act as the voice of employers
ensure…
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…
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
There are 2 NHS Pension schemes. There's the 1995 / 2008 Scheme and the 2015 Scheme.
From 1 April 2022, all new and active members of the NHS Pension Scheme are members of the 2015 Scheme.
Watch our video to understand about the NHS Pension Scheme…
Non Pension Online (POL)
On an annual basis, all employing authorities are required to submit end of year information to NHS Pensions to allow us to complete our cyclic update of member records.
In 2020, Non POL Employers will be asked to complete and return the annual…
Technical guidance
Information you need to administer the NHS Pension Scheme on behalf of your members.
For a broad overview of the administrative tasks you need to perform, read our quick start guide (Word: 904KB).
It's aimed at employers who have recently been…
Getting an estimate of your pension
We provide active and deferred members with an Annual Benefit Statement (ABS). They’re also known as Total Reward Statements (TRS) and can be accessed via Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
You can watch our video for information about how to request…
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…