New members from 01/01/2013 onward have been entered into the Hybrid section of the scheme. In this section of the scheme members simultaneously accrue two separate pensions, a defined benefit pension which is administered by our office and a defined contribution pension which is administered by SEI Capita. If you are in this section of the scheme then you should expect to receive information from both our office and from SEI Capita and should be aware that these communications may be referring to separate benefits.
The full scheme rules are available at: The CPS Scheme Rules and 2004 Scheme Changes
If you are looking for forms or reporting a death please see the CPS homepage.
On this page this you can find-
Overview
Detailed Guidance
SEI Master Trust
Overview
The following two documents offer an overview of the Hybrid section of the CPS and provide a good starting point for understanding your pension-
The Hybrid Guide (PowerPoint Booklet)
University Assistants Staff Pension - A Simple Guide
Detailed Guidance
The following factsheets cover specific areas of the Hybrid section of the CPS in more detail-
Factsheet 1 Eligibility
Factsheet 2 Retirement Benefits
Factsheet 3 Defined Contribution Basics
Factsheet 4 Defined Contribution Provider
Factsheet 5 Defined Contribution Fund
Factsheet 6 Defined Contribution Investment Guide
Factsheet 7 Defined Contribution Retirement Guide
Factsheet 8 Contributions
Factsheet 9 Salary Sacrifice
Factsheet 10 Topping Up your Benefits
Factsheet 11 Early Retirement
Factsheet 12 Late Retirement
Factsheet 13 Pension Increases
Factsheet 14 Death Benefits
Factsheet 15 Leaving Service
Factsheet 16 Ill Health and Incapacity Benefits
Factsheet 17 Transfers
Factsheet 18 Divorce
Factsheet 19 State Pension Benefits
Factsheet 20 Disputes and Complaints
Factsheet 21 Flexible Retirement
Factsheet 22 Absence (including Maternity / Paternity, sabbatical and sickness leave)
SEI Master Trust
Members of the Hybrid section of the CPS simultaneously accrue a defined benefit pension which is administered by our office and a defined contribution pension which is administered by SEI Capita.
Members can view and manage their SEI Capita fund online by registering here.
The following factsheets give details of the performance of the various SEI funds-
SEI Alternative Lifestyle Fund