Pensions Forms

Opting out

USS Notice to Opt Out

OSPS University Opt Out Form (OPT1U) (33kb)OSPS University Opt Out Form (OPT1U) (33kb)OSPS University Opt Out Form (OPT1U) (33kb)

NEST - If you decide to opt out you can do so in the following ways:

  • Online - Visit the NEST Member Hub, select opt out and follw the instructions on screen. The advantage of completing this online is that it is quick and we will also write to you to confirm your decision.
  • Telephone - Call 0300 020 0090 and follow the automated instructions.
  • Post - Call 0300 020 0090 and request a postal form to be filled out and returned to the Pensions Office. The Pensions Office will tell NEST that you have decided to opt out. Opting out this way takes more time to complete therefore there is a chance more contributions from your earnings will be taken before the process is complete. Remember, the one month opt out period means that if you choose to opt out by post, you will need to do it in good time.

OSPS

OSPS forms for members

OSPS forms for associated participating employers

USS

USS forms for members

NHS

NHS forms for members

NEST

Please refer to the NEST website.

Stakeholder

Please contact the Stakeholder scheme provider, Legal & General, tel: 08700 100 885. University employees should quote reference GF73322001.

Advance notification of retirement

Advance Notification of Retirement (RET1)(U) (61kb) - University Administrators only: Administrators should use this form to notify the Pensions Office of a forthcoming retirement.