If you are unable to work temporarily you are entitled to sick pay. If you are a contributing member of the MP03 Section and you become permanently unable to work due to illness or injury, you may retire early and begin receiving your pension, regardless of your age. If you are a member of the AE Section, then no ill-health pension is payable.
You would need to provide medical evidence of your inability to work and you would usually need both the Trustee’s and your employer’s consent. Below, we set out the benefits payable and the process for applying for an ill-health pension.