NHS Pension Scheme: proposed policy changes for April 2024 (updated)

Published 26 October 2023

Last updated 8 November 2023 — See all updates

DHSC is seeking views on proposals to deliver phase 2 of the review of member contribution structure and other amendments to the NHS Pension Scheme.

This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 7 January 2024

Consultation description

This consultation sets out proposals to make amendments to NHS Pension Scheme regulations. The proposals are to:

• deliver phase 2 of the review of member contributions
• introduce a new employer pension contribution rate in line with the results of the 2020 scheme valuation
• permanently remove abatement for special class status (SCS) members in line with the Agenda for Change (AfC) pay deal for 2023 to 2024
• make further miscellaneous amendments

NHS Pension Scheme: member contributions phase 2 and miscellaneous amendments