Administration
Administration
Pension Administration Strategy
The Fund is committed to providing a high quality pension administration service to both scheme members and employers. The Pension Administration Strategy details responsibilities, service standards, levels of performance and policies required to deliver statutory requirements for the LGPS and comply with requirements of the Pension Regulator.
PAS quarterly reporting
| Quarter | Period |
| Quarter 4 | Jan to Mar 2020 |
| Quarter 3 | Oct to Dec 2019 |
| Quarter 2 | Jul to Sep 2019 |
| Quarter 1 | Apr to Jun 2019 |
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Employer Forms
- PEN 1 - Pension Option Form (DOC 313KB)
- PEN 1.B - Opting in form for those who were not auto-enrolled but can choose to join the scheme (DOC 313.5KB)
- PEN 1 C - Pension option form for councillors (DOC 293.5KB)
- PEN 1.3 - Form for employees who wish to look at possible transfer of their previous pension benefits (DOC 197KB)
- PEN 2 - Notice of Cessation (DOC 326.5KB)
- PEN 2 IC - i-Connect cessation (DOC 299KB)
- PEN 3.1 - Certificate of permanent ill health (DOC 308.5KB)
- PEN 5 - Notification and change of member records (DOC 149.5KB)
- PEN 6 - Notice of retirement (DOC 201KB)
- PEN 11 - Buying lost pension (DOC 221KB)
- Certificate of Protection (DOC 165.5KB)
- Prospective member information (PDF 372KB)
Contribution Rates 2020/21
Contribution rates for employees which will apply from 1 April 2020.
Ill Health Retirement Guidance
As first instance decision makers it is important that employers familiarise themselves with the process to ensure that they have a robust procedure in place. It is essential that any decision taken is made in line with guidance issued by SPPA.
Certificate of Protection
A Certificate of Protection ensures that a members benefits are not negatively affected in situations whereby their pay is reduced or restricted through no fault of their own. The Fund has developed a guide to assist employers understand Certificates of Protection and their responsibilities.
Shared Cost AVC's/Salary Sacrifice
Our AVC provider Prudential is now able to accept employer contributions into members AVCs and can facilitate employers who wish to offer AVCs as a salary sacrifice arrangement.
Prudential recommend that employers take specialist tax advice when setting up this arrangement and require all employers to meet their Terms and Conditions. If you have any queries or would like to implement this type of arrangement please email corporate.pension.enquiries@prudential.co.uk
