Welcome to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
The LGPS is a very important benefit. Not only will it provide you with an income in retirement, payable for life, but it also gives your loved ones financial security in the event of your death or long-term ill-health.
You will find a number of other guides and forms available for you to view on this website as part of an online welcome pack. You should consider completing the following documents as soon as possible:
- Transferring former pension rights
You have the option to transfer your previous pension rights into the LGPS. You have 12 months from your date of joining the LGPS to apply for such a transfer so you should consider completing a 'Declaration of Previous Pension Rights Form' in order to commence the transfer process.
- Expression of wish for payment of death grant
From your very first day of membership the LGPS provides a death grant equal to three times the value of your annual assumed pensionable pay. You should consider who to nominate to receive this benefit if the worst were to happen.
Please complete the Expression of Wish form and return to the pension team. Alternatively you can update your nomination via your online account - 'my pension ONLINE'.
Once you have completed these forms, please return to the pension team at:
The Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund
Minster Court
22-30 York Road
Maidenhead
SL6 1SF
Alternatively you can scan and e-mail your completed forms to info@berkshirepensions.org.uk
Further information:
- New member guide
- LGPS Videos - A series of short videos providing information on a number of LGPS topics