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Ill health retirement

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dodgyinlaws
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Re: Ill health retirement

Post by dodgyinlaws »

97gaz wrote: ↑
29 Jun 2022, 18:57
dodgyinlaws wrote: ↑
28 Jun 2022, 12:18
Coming upto 60, arthritis in my feet, consultant told me to look for another job, would i get ihr? and if so what sort of pay off would i get, 31 years service on delivery
Length of service doesn't count for IHR. For a full timer it's about £21K total.
How would it affect my pensions if got ihr before 60
97gaz
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Re: Ill health retirement

Post by 97gaz »

There are so many pension schemes now it's hard to say. The 60 scheme was closed in 2008 so as long as you wait till 60 to take it then it won't be affected. Probably the same for the 65 scheme up till 2018. If you take them early there's usually a 5% reduction for each year you take them early. RM will stop paying into your pensions when you leave. Ask on the pensions forum here and you will probably get an answer from RobertT who is more knowledgable than me.
stodgy88
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Re: Ill health retirement

Post by stodgy88 »

I Didn't have any time off sick, told them I was struggling to complete delivery with arthritis in my hand, had x Ray results and wanted to finish, was sorted and paid in around 2 weeks.
wazer
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Re: Ill health retirement

Post by wazer »

stodgy88 wrote: ↑
30 Jun 2022, 22:15
I Didn't have any time off sick, told them I was struggling to complete delivery with arthritis in my hand, had x Ray results and wanted to finish, was sorted and paid in around 2 weeks.
OH have recommened i stay off.( mental disabiltys ) 7 months.not work realeted.(Yet)How long does the process of ihr take as it has been mentioned.