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New-Look LGPS 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a general question about the New-Look LGPS 2008 please email our Promotion Team who will respond to you.  We will consider this for adding to any future FAQ list.

We have held many roadshows around the county about the New-Look LGPS 2008 and similar questions are being asked at each.  Click on the links below for answers to the more common ones.

• What are the rules for nominating a partner? (17 KB, Acrobat PDF)
  
  
• Does the scheme cover same sex partners in the cohabiting rules? (17 KB, Acrobat PDF)
  
  
• I'm not sure what is meant by the '85 year rule' and if it will still apply in the new scheme? (17 KB, Acrobat PDF)
  
  
• I work part-time, how does the '85 year rule' work for me? (17 KB, Acrobat PDF)
  
  
• If I move to another job can I still take me pension with me? (17 KB, Acrobat PDF)
  
  
• Do I get a lump sum and how is it calculated? (11 KB, Acrobat PDF)
  
  
• I'm a part-time employee with a few jobs, which pension contribution band will I be in? (20 KB, Acrobat PDF)
  
  
• I work term-time hours, which contribution band will I be in? (20 KB, Acrobat PDF)
  
  
• I'm going to suffer a reduction in pay after 1 April 2008, how does this affect my pension? (20 KB, Acrobat PDF)
  
  
• I have a certificate of protection, is this still valid? (20 KB, Acrobat PDF)
  
  
• Is there a best of the last 3 years option in the new scheme? (34 KB, Acrobat PDF)
  
  

If you have any further questions about the New-Look LGPS you can call our Pensions Helpdesk on the number below from 8.45am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.  Please be patient as the lines can get quite busy during this time.  You can also fax or email your query instead.

Telephone: 01772 530530       

Fax: 01772 532600       

Email: penservices@pens.lancscc.gov.uk.