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Requests for information from employers for data queries
We are currently reviewing how we request information for member’s records with missing data or to amend incorrect data. The accuracy of this data is essential to ensure members can access up to date Total Reward Statements, Annual Allowance…
Tax information
Annual Allowance
Employer information required for Annual Allowance
By law, employers must provide NHS Pensions with available pay and membership information to allow Pension Savings Statements to be provided to members. The deadline for 2019/…
Pension Awareness 2023: Getting started
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’ve just recently joined the NHS…
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…
Lifetime allowance
Closing date for new applications for Fixed or Individual Protection 2016
After 6 April 2025 HMRC will not be accepting new applications for either Fixed or Individual Protection 2016. More information about applying for these protections can be…
Extension of 2020/21 voluntary scheme pays deadline for members with an annual allowance charge
To help support NHS Pension Scheme members who are continuing to deal with the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the decision has been taken to extend the voluntary scheme pays deadline for 2020/21.
If you have an annual allowance…
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…
Tax implications
Contributions paid to increase benefits qualify for full tax relief. They cannot exceed 100% of your taxable pay.
Lifetime Allowance
Since 6 April 2006 HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has set a Lifetime Allowance limit. This is on tax free pension…
Allocation - Retirement Flexibility
Allocation is a retirement flexibility that is available to all members of the NHS Pension Scheme.
Following a review of the enquiries we receive about allocation, it was evident that we needed to make the application process and available guidance…
Incorrect forms for membership enquiries
We are still receiving membership enquiries on incorrect forms. Please be reminded of the processes below as advised in the June 2019 newsletter.
The website membership enquiry process has been updated to include Retrospective and Part Time Access…