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Extension of temporary easements for retire and return to 31 October 2022

March 11, 2022

The agreed extension will take effect from Friday 25 March to ensure the continued easements of NHS pension scheme regulations following the expiry of temporary easements on Thursday 24 March. The ‘retire and return’ easements will now continue until 31 October 2022.

The amendments to the NHS pension scheme regulations will continue the temporary easements of:

  • The 16-hour rule in the 1995 section
  • Abatement of special class status members who retire and return to work between age 55-60 in the 1995 section
  • Abatement of draw-down members who claim a portion of their benefits and continue working in the 2008 section and 2015 scheme

These easements allow retired and partially retired colleagues to return to work in the NHS or increase their working commitments without having their pension benefits suspended or reduced.

For more information on the current easing of retire and return restrictions on pensions please see COVID-19 guidance on support for retired members page on the NHS Pensions Pensioner hub.