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For Deferred Members of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Your deferred pension
If you leave your job before retirement with two years membership, you will be entitled to a deferred benefit in the LGPS.
Taking your deferred benefits
Your deferred benefits are normally payable at your Normal Pension Age (NPA) in the LGPS.
Deferred News Archive
A comprehensive archive of news items affecting deferred members of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Your Annual Benefit Statement
Your Deferred Benefit Statement provides an annual summary of the benefits you hold and confirms when you can claim them.
Transferring out
What you need to know when transferring out your benefits from the LGPS to a new pension provider.
Your benefits keep their value
Your deferred benefits increase every year in line with the cost of living whilst they are deferred.
Councillor pensions
Find out more about the LGPS for Councillors and when they can access the benefits they previously built up.
Contact Us
Merseyside Pension Fund
Castle Chambers
43 Castle Street
Liverpool
L2 9SH
Office Opening Hours
Monday: 9:00am - 4pm
Tuesday: 9:00am - 4pm
Wednesday: 9:00am - 4pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 4pm
Friday: 9:00am - 4pm
Sending us documents
We prefer to receive documents via our secure member portal, MyPension.
However, you can email good quality digital copies of documents to the email address below. We are not responsible for returning originals.
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