Answer:
You should ensure that your application is submitted six months before your proposed retirement date, to allow those affected by Transitional Protection to make and receive their choices. Don’t submit it before this as there may be salary changes that could affect your benefits if submitted too early. Which form you use depends on your circumstances when you retire, ie. whether you want to retire on an age basis, or take phased retirement etc.
You can submit some retirement forms using My Pension Online, our secure site. For further information, see our Planning Retirement guide.