Introduction to the 2015 Scheme and the NHS Pension Scheme benefits

2015 NHS Pension Scheme only – Understanding the Scheme and its benefits
About this Event

Please be aware this event is an introduction to the 2015 NHS Pension Scheme and is aimed at new members, or existing members who are unaware of what the scheme has available.

Are you a member of the 2015 NHS Pension Scheme? Do you need more clarity on what the Scheme is and the benefits it entitles you to?

This event aims to help members understand everything you need to know about your NHS pension and how to navigate through the Scheme. The session includes:

• An overview, eligibility, and benefits of the Scheme

• Auto enrolment and the cost of being in the Scheme

• Transferring into the NHS Pension scheme

• How the 2015 scheme pension is calculated and Pension commutation

• When you can claim your pension benefits

• Tracking your pension

• How to increase your benefits

• Opting out and what you’ll be giving up

• Refunds and transferring out of the NHS Scheme

• How to nominate someone to receive your pension in the event of your death

• And finally, benefits payable in the event of your death

This event is officially delivered by the NHS Business Services Authority who administer the NHS Pension Scheme on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

The event is an hour and a half long, includes a scripted presentation and Q&A for anyone to ask questions at the end.

The event is free to attend but spaces are limited, and tickets must be booked in advance.

You will be sent an email containing a link to the event around 7am the day before the event from Eventbrite. If this does not show in your inbox, please check your junk, and spam folders.

We are working on producing videos of each session which will be available to view on our website and YouTube channel.

If you register and then are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can reallocate your reserved place to the next available person.

Please be aware that occasionally events may be cancelled if there is a low uptake and places are still available on alternative dates for the same event. If this is the case, we will contact you with details of the alternative dates available.