NITPS - Ill-health Retirement Guide - June 2021

Ill-health Retirement benefits may be paid if you have to retire before your Normal Pension Age (NPA) because you are permanently incapable of teaching due to illness or injury. 

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Introduction and general information

Ill-health Retirement benefits may be paid if you have to retire before your Normal Pension Age (NPA) because you are permanently incapable of teaching due to illness or injury. Certain criteria have to be satisfied before a person becomes entitled to benefits.

This Guide provides you with information that is useful to know when you’re considering applying for Ill-health Retirement with the NI Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

This Guide also covers some issues you need to consider before completing the application.

In all cases, we recommend that you seek independent financial advice.

Help through the Ill-health Retirement process

If you are too ill to sign the forms please note that the Ill-health Retirement application can only be signed by individuals who have power of attorney or court of protection, and are thereby authorised to act on your behalf.

Things to consider if you have a life expectancy of less than one year

There are certain points to consider if you are seriously ill and you have a shortened life expectancy. If you are in this position, further information can be found on page 18 of the guide.

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