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Consultations
Consultation on draft regulations “The National Health Service (Superannuation Scheme, Pension Scheme and Injury Benefits), (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2008” (Consultation from 29th July 2008 to 9th September 2008)
The main amendments are to correct minor technical errors, insert a requirement by Treasury to seek their agreement to any changes in contribution tiers, insert definitions for ease of distinguishing which rules apply i.e. members who are part of the scheme under the 1995 regulations will be members of “the 1995 scheme” and for members who are part of the scheme under the 2008 regulations they will be members of “the 2008 pension scheme”, introduce transitional regulations to cover deferred members of the 1995 scheme who return to the NHS after a break of more than five years, to comply with tax rules for lump sum death benefits for pensioners over 75, to extend pensioning of authorised paid leave to 24 months and to change ill health rules whereby a member who has a 3 year review period returns to NHS employment, the review period will be 1 year from the start of the new employment or the remainder of the original 3 year period if less. It also includes one change to the Injury Benefit Regulations to take account of pension that is exchanged for lump sum.”
consultation letter (pdf 60kb) consultation draft (pdf189kb)
Consultation on regulations introducing changes to the NHS AVC and Injury Benefits Regulations as a consequence of the pension reform changes. (Consultation period 22 February 2008 to 14 March 2008)
The main purpose of the enclosed draft regulations will be to reflect the introduction of the changes to the NHS Pension Scheme in Scotland resulting from the agreement on pension reforms. To access these documents, please use the link to take you to the NHS page of the Pension Reforms & Taxation area.
Consultation on regulations to bring in nhs pension scheme reform changes from 1 april 2008 (Consultation Period 28th January 2008 to 10th March 2008
Draft regulations to bring in changes to the current NHS scheme (amendments to The National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 1995) and also a new set of regulations governing those who join the scheme from 1 April 2008 for the first time (The NHS Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2008) are now available for consultation. To access these documents, please use the link to take you to the NHS page of the Pension Reforms & Taxation area
Ill Health Review Consultation (Launched 24th October 2007)
In the consultation on the main pension reforms SPensiR indicated that a separate review of ill-health retirement and injury benefits was being carried out and that further consultation would take place. We have come to the end of this review in relation to the ill-health element and SPensiR are seeking comments on a set of proposals which have been agreed in partnership. The closing date for receipt of comments is 14th December 2007. Further information on the proposals and how to respond can be accessed on the NHS area of the Pension Reforms & Taxation Page
Consultation on the NHS Superannuation (Scotland) Scheme and Compensation for Premature Retirement Amendment Regulations (Consultation period 15 September 2006 to 12 October 2006)
The main purpose of the amending regulations is to implement in Scotland the proposed new provisions recommended jointly by NHS Employers (on behalf of the DH, Welsh Assembly and the Scottish Executive) and the NHS Trade Unions following their review of compensation arrangements in the NHS. The review forms part of the wider review of NHS Superannuation (Scotland) Scheme provisions and also takes account of the Age Discrimination aspects of the Equal Treatment Directive.
Covering Letter (pdf 45 Kb) Draft SSI (pdf 53 Kb) Overview (pdf 38 Kb)
Consultation on the National Health Service (Superannuation Scheme and Additional Voluntary Contributions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2006 Changes arising from HMRC Tax Simplification (Consultation period 16 March 2006 - 14th April 2006)
These draft regulations make changes to the NHS Superannuation (Scotland) Scheme and the NHS Additional Voluntary Contributions (Scotland) Scheme. These amendments are to ensure compliance with HM Revenue and Customs' pensions tax simplification regime which was introduced by the Finance Act 2004.
Covering Letter (pdf 71Kb), Annex to Letter (pdf 72Kb) and Draft SSI (pdf 112Kb)
Consultation on the National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (Consultation period 21 Nov 2005 - 10 Feb 2006)
These draft regulations consolidate all the changes made to the National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 1995 and do not introduce any new policy changes or change the present operation of any provision in the current scheme.
Covering Letter (pdf 67Kb) and Draft SSI (159 pages) (pdf 826Kb)
1/2004
(Consultation period ended 30 July 2004)
This consultation is in respect of proposed amendments to the NHS Superannuation Scheme, the NHS Injury Benefit Scheme and the NHS Compensation for Premature Retirement Scheme. The proposed amendments include:
- Changes required as a result of the implementation of the new GMS contract;
- The forfeiture of benefits paid on the death of a member, should the beneficiary be convicted of their unlawful killing;
- Changes to reflect the abolition of NHS Trusts in Scotland; and
- Other minor and consequential amendments.
Downloads
View the consultation paper(pdf 64Kb).
View the amendment regulations(pdf 116Kb).
Civil Partners
(Consultation period 10 August - 9 September 2005)
A consultation paper and draft SSI of The National Health Service (Superannuation Scheme, Injury Benefits, Additional Voluntary Contributions and Compensation for Premature Retirement) (Civil Partnership) (Scotland) Amendment Regilations 2005 was issued on 10th August 2005 detailing proposed changes to the NHS Superannuation Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 1995, the NHS (Scotland) (Injury Benefits) Regulations 1998, the NHS (Scotland) (Additional Voluntary Contributions) Regulatios 1998 and the NHS (Compensation for Premature Retirement) (Scotland) Regulations 2003. These amendments are necessary to implement the survivor pension provision of the Civil Partnership Act 2004.
To view the consultation documents please follow these links:
Consultation paper (pdf 50 Kb) and Draft SSI (pdf 94 Kb)
To view further information on consultations visit the Pension Reforms section of this site.