Fact sheet - Ill-health benefits

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If I become ill, can I retire?

• Yes, provided the DCSF accept that you fulfil the scheme’s eligibility criteria.

Will my service be increased?

• That will depend upon your ability to undertake other gainful employment.
• For more information see the Ill-health retirement benefits leaflet.

Can I return to teaching?

• Yes, but if you do your pension will cease.

Can I start another job?

• That will depend upon your illness and the level of ill-health retirement that is awarded.

How do I apply?

• Your employer should provide you with occupational health support throughout your illness, which should include considering the options for different working patterns or discussing whether a more suitable job is available.
• If you decide to apply, you should complete the Ill-health application form and then, together with your employer and their occupational health advisors, complete the Medical Information form. You and your employer are responsible for providing medical evidence.
• Both forms should be sent to TP to process.

Where there is any difference between the legislation governing the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and the information in this fact sheet the legislation will apply.