Deferred Member
Overview
Scheme members who cease employment prior to normal retirement age are entitled to deferred benefits. These benefits increase each year by inflation and become payable at normal retirement age. Confirmation of the date your benefits are due to come into payment can be obtained from the Fund.
You may investigate transferring your deferred benefits to a new pension arrangement at any age prior to the year in which your benefits are due for payment. However, benefits within the Local Government Pension Scheme are valuable and you are advised to seek independent financial advice prior to transferring them elsewhere.
Please remember to keep the Fund informed of any changes in your address in order that your deferred benefit statement can be issued.
The Fund recommends that you complete a new nomination form every two years to ensure benefits are paid in accordance with your wishes.
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