- Enter the member’s CARE and Final Salary figures.
- The Final Pensionable Salary is the full-time equivalent estimated pay for the 365 days prior to the last day of service.
- The Projected Pensionable Pay is the estimated annual CARE pay. This is the actual pay and should not be scaled up if the member is part-time.
- If the member does not have any final salary pension, you may not be asked for this figure.
- The Projected Pensionable Pay: Annual Pensionable Pay (APP) figure refers to the projected CARE pay for the period 01 April to 31 March.
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You also need to calculate an Assumed Pensionable Pay (APP) figure for enhancements.
This is especially relevant for ill health retirements.
• Your payroll team may be able to provide this figure.
• Alternatively, you can follow this link to the
Employer Bite Size Training
to learn how to calculate APP.
Ill Health Retirement Quotation: Tier Selection Guide
When processing an ill health retirement quotation, you must select the appropriate Tier type based on the member's condition and work capability. Here's a breakdown of each Tier:
Tier 1 – Highest Level Benefit
• Enhancement: 100% from date of retirement until Normal Pension Age (NPA)
• Eligibility: Member is unable to undertake any form of work
• Benefit Duration: Payable for life
Tier 2 – Mid-Level Benefit
• Enhancement: 25% from date of retirement until Normal Pension Age (NPA)
• Eligibility: Member is capable of gainful employment between 3 years and NPA
• Benefit Duration: Payable for life
Tier 3 – Lowest Level Benefit
• Enhancement: None
• Eligibility: Member is capable of gainful employment within 3 years
• Benefit Duration: Payable for a maximum of 3 years, with a review after 18 months