Frequently Asked Questions
How do I join the pension scheme?
If you are interested in becoming a members of the LGPS you can visit our Thinking of Joining section of the website to find out more and to download an opt-in form.
- What will happen to my pension benefits under the new scheme?
- Why are changes being made to the LGPS?
- Do I need to do anything on 1st April?
- How do I join the pension scheme?
- What will I pay?
- Can I increase my benefits?
- What happens if my original contract is less than 3 months but is extended to 3 months or more?
- What about buying added years?
- How does my Continuous Service date effect my Pension?
- I have heard that the ill-health retirement benefits are changing
- I have heard that the death in service benefit is increasing
- I have heard that co-habiting partners are entitled to benefits
- What should I do if I do not think the contribution rate I am paying is correct?
- When will I know what contribution rate I will pay?
- If I have more than 1 job, do I have to join the scheme for all jobs?
- I have more than 1 job. What rate will I pay?
- I work term time only, how will you determine my contribution rate?
- I work on a variable time contract, how will you determine my contribution rate?
- I am currently paying the protected 5% contribution rate. What will I pay from April?
- What is pensionable pay?
- What happens if my pay changes during the year?
- I have heard the 85 year rule is going
