Frequently Asked Questions - Active Members

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Miscellaneous

Q: How much do I pay?

Q: What about the state pension? Do I receive this as well?

Q: How much does my employer pay towards my pension? 

Q: I have previous pension benefits - can I transfer them in? 

Q: How long does a transfer take to complete? 

Q: What happens to my pension if I work part-time?

Q: I am a term-time employee.  How does this affect my membership?

Q: Can I pay more to increase my pension benefits?

Absences

Q: What happens to my pension contributions if I am off work?

Leaving the Scheme early

Q: What happens if I die before leaving service?

Q: What happens if I leave before retirement age?

Q: Can I have a refund of my contributions if I leave? 

Q: Can I opt out of the LGPS?

Q: Can I transfer my benefits to another scheme / plan?

Considering retirement

Q: When can I retire?

Q: What type of retirement benefits will I receive?

Q: How much will my pension be?

Q: Can I give up some of my pension to obtain a bigger lump sum?

 

Last Modified: 13/11/2009 16:39:40
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