Get UK HSC Application For Scheme Retirement Benefits 2020-2024

My NHS Pension is a new online portal which allows you to view and manage your NHS pension in one place. If you are an active or deferred member, on My NHS Pension you can: view a copy of your Annual Benefit Statement (ABS) view the personal details we hold for you.

How to apply A retirement benefits claim form (AW8) if you're actively contributing to the Scheme or still in NHS employment. ... A deferred benefits claim form (AW8P) if you're a deferred member and have left NHS employment. ... An AW8PC application form if you're a pension credit member.

If you've previously worked for the NHS in England or Wales and are not sure if you paid into a pension, read the 'Membership record' factsheet on our website. To check if you have pension membership, contact our helpdesk. You must have your National Insurance (NI) number to assist us in locating any membership.

You can transfer out to an approved workplace pension scheme with defined benefits. If you have less than two years' pensionable employment with NHS Scotland, you can also transfer your pension benefits to a defined contribution scheme.

If you leave the NHS before completing two years of membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, you will be entitled to apply for a refund of the contributions you've already made. You can do this by filling out the RF12 form, available from the NHS Pensions hub.

Once you have notified your employer, they will give you the retirement application form AW8. You must complete parts 6 to 14 of this form. You must then return the form to your employer for them to complete parts 1 to 5. Your employer will then submit your application to NHS Pensions on your behalf.