Your pension is safe

Your pension scheme was created by statute and is backed by Government. This means that your pension is well protected and guaranteed.

The ups and downs in investment markets do not affect our ability to pay pensions. So you can rest assured that your pension is secure.

For more information on your LGPS pension after retirement, follow the links below.

Receiving your LGPS pension

Frequently asked questions

Some answers to common questions about your LGPS pension after retirement.

FAQs

Pension payments

Find out when you can expect to receive your pension payments.

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Death in retirement

If you die while you are getting a pension, any benefits payable will depend on when you retired and if you have any dependants when you die.

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Find out how we keep in touch

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If you have any questions about your pension payments please contact the Pensioner Payroll Team who will be able to help you:

Phone: 03330 139902

Email: pensionpayroll@essex.gov.uk

If you have any questions about your tax code please contact HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).