Factsheets 

These factsheets are available to download in PDF format, each giving in-depth detail about specific topics.

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If you are earning or are likely to earn more than £100,000 pa please consider the changes to tax relief being introduced and the ‘anti-forestalling’ measures announced by the government before making any decision about the payment of extra pension contributions.To find out more click here. If you are unsure you should seek financial advice.

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Factsheet One

Increasing your benefits by paying Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs). Please also read the note below

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Will your pension be enough?

Additional information about increasing your pension

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Factsheet Two

Transferring pension benefits to USS from other schemes. Please also read 'Inducement to transfer'

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Transfer In Inducement

Read this in connection with factsheet two

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Factsheet Three

Part-Time Employment

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Factsheet Four

Absence

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Factsheet Five

Maternity, paternity and adoption absence

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Factsheet Six

Benefits payable on death in service

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Factsheet Seven

Dependant's Pension

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Factsheet Eight

Options on Leaving a USS institution.

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Factsheet Nine

Retirement

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Information About Protected Pension Age

New Minimum Retirement Age of 55

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Factsheet Ten

Retirement on the grounds of partial or total incapacity

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Factsheet Eleven

Resolving a dispute with USS

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Factsheet Twelve

Admission of employees aged 60 or over

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Factsheet Fourteen

Members holding more than one pensionable appointment

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