Will I be able to claim my pension?
Answer
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As the current scheme is restricted to Grade 7 and above academic staff, this guidance relates to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS).
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Retirement would be deemed as being due to voluntary resignation.
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Employees who wish to consider claiming their pension benefits after leaving under voluntary severance should review the guidance pages available on the USS website in the first instance.
www.uss.co.uk/for-members/leaving-or-already-left/retirement-checklist-for- leavers
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POE can obtain a non-binding pension quotation from USS for any employee who wishes to consider this option – please contact the Payroll & Pensions Team who will arrange this for you at payrollandpensions@lancaster.ac.uk. The Payroll & Pensions Team will also provide the necessary USS paperwork and can submit the completed forms to USS on your behalf, should you wish.