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Members - Frequently Asked Questions

Scheme membership and contribution rate Pensionable service and estimate of retirement benefits New Average Salary calculation Increasing my benefits in the scheme Additional Pension Nomination of a Spouse or Partner Pensions on divorce and pension credit members AVCs (Additional Voluntary Contributions) Leaving the TPS Retiring from the scheme Converting Pension to a Tax Free Lump Sum Pension benefits Ill Health retirement Working after retirement Phased retirement Maternity absence My Pension Online

Employers - Frequently Asked Questions

Service / Annual Return Related Queries Scheme Membership / Re-employment Related Queries Contributions Related Enquiries (including buying Additional Pension Benefits) Retirement Benefit Related Queries Estimates of Retirement Benefits Queries

Pensioners - Frequently Asked Questions

Deductions, tax and Lifetime Allowance Annual information and Pensions Increase Death benefits Re-employment Pension share and pension credit members My Pension Online

Past/Deferred Members - Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is a deferred member? Q. What happens to a member’s service when they leave pensionable teaching employment? Q. If a member has more than a 5 year gap will they have a mixed service pension? Q. Is a five year break in service a single period or accumulative periods? Q. How will members know how much service they have to their credit to qualify for a further 5 year protection for NPA of 60? Q. Can deferred members purchase additional pension? Q. Can deferred members nominate their partners to receive a pension after they die? Q. Do the increased death grants apply to deferred members? Q. How do deferred members apply for benefits? Q. Can deferred members take phased retirement? Q. What benefits will a deferred member receive if they retire on grounds of ill health? Q. How is the average salary calculated for deferred members? My Pension Online