If you’re aged 55 and over or have a protected minimum pension age of 50 (if joined before April 2006) you can claim your pension benefits. Q2. Do I have to have a break in employment? A. [...] To claim your pension you will need to hand in your notice and have your employment terminated on your last day of service. You will then take a 24 hour break or longer before returning to work on a new payroll number. Q3. Can I re-join the 2015 Scheme when I return to work? A. [...] The benefits payable to your dependants including the lump sum will be calculated differently. [...] With partial retirement, the member can take their pension benefits without leaving their job or taking a break in service so their existing contract of employment continues to be in place. Q14. At what Age can I take Partial Retirement? A. [...] If you’re aged 55 and over or have a protected minimum pension age of 50 (if joined before April 2006) you can claim your pension under partial retirement. Q15. Do I have to have a break in employment? A. [...] No break in employment is required, you can claim your pension and continue to work in NHS employment and carry on paying into the 2015 scheme. Q16. [...] If you opt out of the Scheme, please remember you will no longer be entitled to ill health retirement benefits and death in service benefits you were entitled to as an active member. [...] Following the reduction in pensionable pay, you will have a contractual change to your terms and conditions of employment, this change is to reference how you’ve reduced your pensionable pay. [...] To apply, you and the pensions department will need to complete: • An AW8 retirement benefits application form • The Partial Retirement Supplementary Form • Provide a copy of the change form showing the reduction in your pensionable pay. [...] The benefits payable to your dependants including the lump sum will be calculated differently.
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