Previously a member
If you leave the Scheme with over three months membership before your pension benefits are due to be paid you will become entitled to deferred benefits. A deferred benefit is a pension benefit that is retained in the LGPS until it becomes payable or is transferred out of the Fund.
While secured in the Tyne and Wear Pension Fund the benefits are guaranteed and attract cost of living awards until they are paid to you.
Moving house?
It is essential that you keep the Tyne and Wear Pension Fund informed of your current address so we can inform you of any changes or articles concerning the scheme that may be of interest and to ensure that your retirement benefits can be processed at the appropriate time. If you have moved recently and have not informed us or you are planning to move please contact us.
Please see the sections below for further information on specific topics. We have also included useful websites, related documents and links to other relevant parts of the website for your convenience.
What happens to my deferred benefits?
Your benefits will remain deferred within the Tyne and Wear Pension Fund until they become payable or until you decide to transfer them.
When will my deferred benefits be paid?
Information on when deferred benefits can be paid
Transferring your benefits to another Scheme
How to transfer benefits out of the LGPS
What happens if I rejoin the LGPS?
What options are available if you re-join the LGPS
What happens if you die before your deferred benefits are paid?
The benefits that are payable following your death
Deferred benefit statements for 2011
The annual statements are starting to be mailed from 10 August 2011.
