| The NHS Pension Scheme provides a competitive | | | | the same to pay services department. |
| wrap up of benefits for employees. This scheme | | | | Retirement Age: |
| is generally protected against inflation and also | | | | Only when the member reaches the age of 60 |
| guaranteed by the government. There are certain | | | | can he enjoy the complete benefits during his/her |
| aspects that you ought to know about this | | | | retirement. Those employees who come under |
| scheme. | | | | "special classes" have the option to retire at the |
| Eligibility: | | | | age of 55 together with unreduced annuity |
| Employees, whose age falls between 16 and 70 | | | | benefits. |
| years, are entitled to join the scheme. It is | | | | NHS Pension Scheme Benefits: |
| mandatory to become a part of their member; | | | | The scheme benefits generally varies for |
| however one who wishes not to be a part of the | | | | members and other individuals who are not a part |
| members can avoid this through pay services. | | | | of the member category. However, individuals are |
| Joining the Scheme: | | | | advised to seek guidance from their pension |
| New entrants who join the trust from other NHS | | | | managers on individual circumstances. Some of |
| have the possibility to transfer their previous | | | | the key benefits of this pension includes: member |
| scheme value into the newly joined NHS scheme. | | | | retirement benefits, health retirement benefits, life |
| Pension managers look after these transfer packs | | | | insurance, death in service, family benefits, |
| and therefore those who wish to move out of | | | | children's benefits, death after retirement and so |
| the scheme must fill the 502 form and forward | | | | on. |