Normal Minimum Pension Age (NMPA) is increasing to 57
The normal minimum pension age (NMPA) for members of all pension schemes, including the EAPF is increasing from age 55 to 57 on 6 April 2028.
The NMPA is the earliest age at which a pension scheme member can claim their pension benefits. Please be aware that the NMPA doesn't apply if you have to take early payment of your pension due to ill health.
There are certain circumstances where it may be possible for a member to retain the right to retire at 55 beyond 6 April 2028; for instance, you could be protected from the increase in the NMPA if you were a member of an LGPS fund before 4 November 2021.
You could also be protected if you transferred a previous pension into the EAPF, as long as you meet certain conditions. We’re waiting for a decision from the Government as to whether any protection will be introduced into LGPS rules to allow members who qualify for protection to continue with their right to take their LGPS pension from age 55.
Once we know more about the situation, we’ll keep you updated through the news section of our website.
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