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Planning for the future

Look after your loved ones when you die

Planning for the future

Although you’re retired and are receiving your USS benefits, they could still provide for your loved ones should the worst happen.

This support could include both a regular pension and a lump sum for your beneficiaries but there’s a few things you should do first.

Choose the scenario below that best describes you, and find out more about providing for your loved ones.

  • I’ve been retired for less than five years and have Retirement Income Builder benefits (defined benefits) only.

    Read our tips on where to start.

  • I’ve been retired for less than five years and still have Investment Builder (defined contributions) invested.

    Read our tips on where to start.

  • I’ve been retired for more than five years and have Retirement Income Builder benefits (defined benefits) only.

    Read our tips on where to start.

  • I’ve been retired for more than five years and I still have Investment Builder benefits (defined contributions) invested.

    Read our tips on where to start.