Pension News 2008
November 2008
Annual Benefit Statements (ABS) for Deferred Members
We will be mailing the 2008 Annual Benefit Statements for deferred members from 20 November 2008. As a result of this, we expect to receive a very high volume of calls. If you are attempting to contact the Pensions Helpline with any query, please remain patient and we will deal with your call as quickly as possible.
If you have not received your statement by 10 December 2008 please contact the Pensions Helpline.
Click below to see a sample of this year's statement.
Sample of Statement for Deferred Members
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April 2008
The New Look LGPS 2008
You may be aware that the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is under review. Several changes have been made and there are further changes proposed. Alongside these changes, discussions are taking place between the Government, unions and employers on a new look LGPS for 2008.
Visit the New-Look LGPS section for information about the changes that will take effect from 1 April 2008.
Also, explore the New-Look LGPS 2008 presentation
- Watch videos of the presentation
- Read the transcript of the presentation
- Listen to the MP3 of the presentation
Nomination of Cohabiting Partner
The changes to the new look LGPS now include the opportunity to register your partner for a survivor's pension.
To do this, you must complete a nomination form and register your cohabiting partner.
Please click below to open a cohabiting partners nomination form:
Cohabiting Partners Nomination Form
Please note, this is separate to a nomination for your death grant payment. You may complete a death grant nomination form as well as a cohabiting partner nomination form.
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March 2008
Death Grant Nomination Form
This form allows members to nominate the person(s) or organisation(s) that they want to receive the death grant should they die before reaching retirement or very soon after retiring.
Please click below to open a death grant nomination form:
Please note, this is separate to a nomination for your cohabiting partner. You may complete a cohabiting partner nomination form as well as a death grant nomination form.
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February 2008
Annual Benefit Statements (ABS) for Active Members
We have commenced mailing the 2007 Annual Benefit Statements for active members. As a result of this, we are experiencing a very high volume of calls during this busy period. If you are attempting to contact the Pensions Helpline with any query, please remain patient and we will deal with your call as quickly as possible.
If you have not received your statement by 29 February 2008 please contact the Pensions Helpline.
Click below to see a sample of this year's statement:
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