How do I apply for ill health retirement from the civil service?
If you, or your employer, wish to start the application process, your employer will ask you to complete an application form for an ill health retirement medical assessment. You may be given the whole form and asked to complete the relevant ‘member’ part and return it to your employer.
How long is the process for ill health retirement?
An initial decision can be made in 4 weeks, but may take longer. If you are happy with the decision, you must complete an AW8 form to claim your pension benefits. Once the pensions agency has received the AW8 form it will usually take approximately 8-12 weeks before you will receive your pension.
Can I claim state pension due to ill health?
Although you can retire at any age, you can only claim your State Pension when you reach State Pension age. If you’re retiring because of ill-health you may be able to take your benefits before the set age. If you have serious ill-health and your life expectancy is less than a year you can retire at any age.
How do I qualify for ill health retirement?
What conditions qualify for ill health retirement?
- Establish that you’re permanently incapable of continuing to do your job – whether this is due to a physical or mental condition.
- Show that there are no further treatments or medication available that could enable your return to work before normal pension age.
Will my Civil Service pension affect my state pension?
The Civil Service pension scheme provides for pensions to be reduced from State Pension age to take account of the basic State Pension.
What is an ill health retirement pension?
Ill-health retirement is when you can access your pension early because of poor health. If you have a private or workplace pension, you might be able to begin taking an income and/or lump sums from your pension at any age due to ill health.