Department Of Health
October 6
13:30
2022
Detail of outcome
The government consulted on proposals to continue temporary retire and return easements in the NHS Pension Scheme to 31 March 2023.
Consultation respondents argued that the suspension of Special Class Status abatement should be extended for longer than was initially proposed. Our consultation response confirms that the government will extend the suspension of Special Class Status abatement to 31 March 2025.
Original consultation
Consultation description
This consultation proposes to continue the retire and return easements until 31 March 2023 via amendments to NHS Pension Scheme regulations.
These easements allow retired and partially retired staff to return to work in the NHS or increase their working commitments without having their pension benefits suspended.