You can access a Benefit Statement/Benefit Statement RSS at any time showing what your benefits are currently worth.. Your Statement gets updated each month (if you’re an active member). You’ll find it on My Pension Online. We've a short guide (PDF, 470 KB) (This link opens in a new window) to help you understand it.

If you’re impacted by Transitional Protection, you’ll see a Benefit Statement - RSS (PDF, 530 KB) (This link opens in a new window). This is because when you come to retire, you’ll have to choose between two benefit options. The Benefit Statement - RSS shows you both choices. As with a Benefit Statement it updates each month (as long as you’re in active service) and you’ll be able to see any flexibilities and family benefit. It’s important to check your service history on a regular basis. This is because we use your service information to calculate your retirement benefits. Any errors or missing service* found during the application process could delay your retirement benefits being paid. The earlier your find any errors the simpler it is to correct them (making the retirement process simpler, however far in the future it may be).

Find out more about what do if you have missing service with our FAQs (This link opens in a new window)
*Missing service doesn’t necessarily mean any contribution payments have been missed, simply that some details haven’t been provided correctly.