Will I be automatically enrolled into a workplace pension scheme?

Yes, all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into a workplace pension scheme unless they opt-out through the Pensions Office.

Which pension scheme will I be enrolled into?

Most employees would be eligible to be enrolled into the NHS Pension Scheme. The main exceptions would be:

• any employees who are also working full-time at another NHS employer and are contributing to the NHS Pension Scheme there. These employees may be offered access to our alternative pension scheme with NEST (National Employment Savings Trust).
• employees over the age of 75 are not eligible to contribute to the NHS Pension Scheme and are not required to be enrolled into an alternative scheme.

Can I opt-out if I don’t want to contribute to a workplace pension scheme?

Yes, although employers are legally obliged to enroll all eligible employees into a workplace pension scheme you are free to opt-out at any time after your enrolment. If you require details of the opt-out process please contact the Pensions Office using the details below.

Where can I obtain further information?

• NHS Pension Scheme - https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/member-hub
• NEST Pension Scheme - https://www.nestpensions.org.uk/schemeweb/nest.html

Pensions Office contact details:

• E-mail – yhs-tr.pensions@nhs.net
• Post – Pensions Office (YTHFM LLP), Tribune House, Tribune Way, Clifton Moor, YORK YO30 4RY
• Telephone – 01904 725196, 01904 725911 or 01723 342242