Frequently Asked Questions
I have heard the 85 year rule is going
The 85 year rule was removed from the scheme on 1st October 2006. However, if you were a member of the scheme before that date you may have certain protections afforded to you under the scheme regulations. Further details on this are available on this website or on the national LGPS website at http://www.lgps.org.uk/
- 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
