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Explanation of forms and spreadsheets

Guidance for using our range of forms and spreadsheets.

Form NameTitleEmployer GuidanceDeadline to return to NILGOSCNILGOSC Procedure
SS1New Member SpreadsheetSpreadsheets should be sent to:   [email protected]   Contribution rate is based on the actual pay for the post Employers to complete these spreadsheets when new members join.      Within 30 days of the member joiningNILGOSC will register the member on our system and send a  welcome letter to the member, including how to access My NILGOSC Pension Online where they can find documentation to be completed should they wish to transfer previous pension benefits to the Scheme. The employer receives the confirmed member spreadsheet with pension reference number to be used
LGS2Opt-out NoticeIf an employee wishes to opt out of the Scheme they must complete this form. Section A must be completed and returned to their employer and Sections B and C should be completed and returned to NILGOSC  Submit the details on the electronic Opt-Out Spreadsheet SS2 within 30 days   If the employee has more than 3 month’s membership you must also submit form LGS15 within 10 working days.       
SS2Opt-out SpreadsheetEmployer to complete this spreadsheet when an employee opts out. Spreadsheets should be sent to: [email protected]    Within one month of the effective date of opting out 
LGS6Monthly RemittancesThis is a summary of all employee and employer contributions which should be completed on a monthly basis and emailed to our Finance Department at [email protected]  At year end, the information on these forms will be matched against the Annual Return and any discrepancies investigated.  Payment is due on the first working day of the month following the month to which the contributions relate. Form LGS6 must be submitted to NILGOSC by the date of payment.   
LGS13Waiving ReductionFor employer to complete This form should be used to notify NILGOSC of an employer’s wish to exercise its discretion to waive members’ reductions or apply the Rule of 85 on early retirement before age 60.  This will result in a cost to the employer.Within 3 months of anticipated retirement dateNILGOSC will invoice the employer
LGS15Leaver’s FormTo be completed for all leavers, i.e. entitled to immediate benefits, not entitled to immediate benefits, death in service, refund or moving to another employer in the Scheme.   All sections of the form must be completed with details of leaving, details of pay and contributions. Any award of additional benefits, waiver of any reductions or applying the Rule of 85 should be confirmed on this form (and on Form LGS13) and must be in accordance with your policy statement.   If there is a change in pay after leaving a revised LGS15 should be submitted.   LGS15 forms should be sent to [email protected]  To be submitted to NILGOSC within 5 working days for immediate benefits and death in service, within 10 working days for all others.NILGOSC will use these details to pay out any refund, pension, lump sum or death grant due, or to calculate the deferred benefits payable when member reaches retirement age.   NILGOSC will invoice the employer for any strain cost.
LGS16Advance notification of impending retirementTo be completed by employer to outline the circumstances of a retirement.   LGS16 forms should be sent to [email protected]To be submitted to NILGOSC three months before the intended date of retirement.NILGOSC will issue retirement quotation to member so that they can consider the amount of pension and lump sum they wish to receive.
LGS17Employer request for a quotationTo be completed by employer to request pension benefit and capital cost figures. Should be sent to: [email protected]To be submitted to NILGOSC three months before the intended date of retirement.NILGOSC will issue retirement quotation to the employer.
SS17Bulk quotation request spreadsheetTo be completed by employer to request bulk quotations for members aged between 55 and 65 e.g. bulk redundancy quotationsTo be submitted to NILGOSC three months before the intended date of retirement.NILGOSC will issue a spreadsheet to the employer listing the pension benefits and capital costs to release the benefits to the members.
LGS19Notification of DeathTo be completed by the employer in the event of the death of an employeeAs soon as possible 
LGS8Transfer in RequestFor member to complete This form is included in the membership pack which is sent to a new member.   Should be sent to: [email protected]Within 12 months of joiningNILGOSC will request a transfer value from the previous provider and will issue a transfer quotation to the member.
LGS9Past Service EnquiryFor individual to complete This form enables a member to query whether they had a previous period of service   Should be sent to: [email protected]  As soon as query arisesNILGOSC will try to trace any previous benefits or refunds and will respond to the individual
LGS10Previous employment historyFor member to complete. This form enables NILGOSC to determine whether there is a five year qualifying break in public sector service. Should be sent to: [email protected]n/aNILGOSC will offer relevant transfer in or aggregation options on receipt of completed form
LGS11Election to re-join the main sectionFor member to complete. On receipt of this form the employer should put the member back in the main section from the beginning of the next pay period.   Should be sent to: [email protected]Complete SS11 and forward to NILGOSC as per belown/a
SS11Transfer to Main SectionFor employer to complete. The employer should use this spreadsheet to notify NILGOSC of movements to the main section.  Within 1 month of the election taking placeNILGOSC will update its records
LGS12Transfer to 50/50 SectionFor member to complete. On receipt of this form the employer should put the member back in the main section from the beginning of the next pay period.   Should be sent to: [email protected]Complete SS12 and forward to NILGOSC as per belown/a
SS12Transfer to 50/50 SectionFor employer to complete. The employer should use this spreadsheet to notify NILGOSC of movements to the main section.  Within 1 month of the election taking placeNILGOSC will update its records
LGS20Expression of WishFor member to complete. This form is issued to members as part of their new member pack. Should be sent to: [email protected]   It allows the member to tell us who they would like to receive any lump sum grant and benefits payable from an AVC taken out after 31 March 2015 in the event of their death. NILGOSC retains complete discretion as to whom this will be paid.No time frame, but it is of benefit to the member for this to be in as soon as possible.NILGOSC will register the nomination and will confirm in writing to the member that we have registered the details.
LGS22AIll-health Medical Examination request – active member      To be completed by the employer to request a medical for a member who may be eligible for ill-health retirement.   Should be sent to [email protected]Must be returned in advance of any date of leaving.NILGOSC will arrange a medical appointment with our Committee doctor and we will advise member and employer of the decision. If eligible for ill-health retirement, we will ask the employer to complete LGS15 & LGS16.
LGS22BIll-health Medical Examination request – deferred member  To be completed by the deferred member to request a medical.   Should be sent to [email protected] NILGOSC will arrange a medical appointment with our Committee doctor and we will advise member and employer of the decision.
LGS24Change in Personal CircumstancesTo be completed by the member or employer. Notifies NILGOSC of changes in surname, marital / partnership status, address, email address etc.   Should be sent to: [email protected]As soon as possible after the change occurs.NILGOSC will amend the employee’s record to reflect the change.
LGS25Change in contractual hours, weeks or employee’s contribution rateTo be completed by the employer. Notifies NILGOSC of any changes in contractual working hours, weeks or contribution rate. Should be sent to: [email protected]Within 2 months of the change.NILGOSC will amend the employee’s record to reflect the change.
LGS27 (A or B)Additional Pension Contributions (APCs)For employer and employee to complete This form should be used to notify NILGOSC of a member’s wish to either buy additional pension or to buy back ‘lost’ pension.   Should be sent to: [email protected]  
LGS34Notification of Breaks in employmentTo be completed by employer when member commences a period of unpaid leave or a career break.   Should be sent to: [email protected]Within 30 working days of commence-ment of break, or after the first 30 days for authorised unpaid leaveNILGOSC will mark the break on the member’s record. The break will be removed if contributions are paid to cover it.
LGS35Return to work following a breakTo be completed by employer when member returns from a period of unpaid leave or a career break. This should detail dates of service break and what arrangements, if any, will be made to collect contributions to cover the break in service.  If the period is to be covered Form LGS27B should also be included. Should be sent to: [email protected]  Within 30 days of member’s return to work. 
SS35Service Break Return SpreadsheetTo be completed by employer to inform NILGOSC of strike action, unpaid sick or unpaid leave.  As soon as absence is over 
LGS40Employer signatory and contact detailsTo be completed by employer to advise NILGOSC of the authorised signatories and contacts for that authority.As soon as there is any change in signatories or contacts  NILGOSC will update the employer contact details.

Guidelines for changes in employment and rejoining members

Change in Employment or Scheme MembershipNature of the ChangeActionsForms to NILGOSC
  Job type changes / member stays with the same employer  Pay increaseContinuous membershipLGS25
  Job type changes / member stays with the same employer  Pay decreaseContinuous membershipLGS25
  Member stays with the same employerChange in contract from full-time/part-time permanent to casual and the employer does not consider the change to be continuous employment    Change is NOT considered continuous employment   Deferred benefits (more than 2 years membership)   New file created on re-joining with options to combine and transfer in  LGS15
SS1
  Member stays with the same employer  Term-time member leaves at end of June (contract ends) and rejoins September (new contract)  Deferred benefits (more than 2 years membership) awarded on leaving   New file created on rejoining with options to combine and transfer in  LGS15
SS1
  Member stays with the same employer  Term-time member leaves at end of June (contract ends) and re-joins September (new contract)  NILGOSC refunds any contributions due (less than 2 years membership)   New file created on re-joining however NILGOSC will later combine with previous refund account and new file will be deleted  LGS15
SS1
  Member stays with the same employerCareer breakActive membership continues   No option to transfer in on returning  LGS34
LGS35
  Member stays with the same employer  Break in serviceContinuous membership.   No transfer option given on returning to work  LGS34
LGS35
  Member moves to a new employing authority  No change in pay/pay increase/pay decreaseDeferred benefits awarded on leaving   New file created with options to combine and transfer inLGS15
SS1
  Member moves to a new employing authority  Break in serviceDeferred benefits awarded on leaving   New file created with options to combine and transfer in  LGS15
SS1
  Education Authority member moves to another Region within the Education Authority  No change in pay/pay increase/pay decreaseContinuous membershipLGS36 (no need for LGS15 and SS1)
  Member opts out of schemeOpts back inDeferred benefits awarded on leaving   New file created on opting back in (with options to combine only if opted out before 01/04/15). No transfer option given unless the member is still within 12 months of the initial date of joining, or had less than 12 months membership in the Scheme.  LGS15LGS2
SS1
  Commences additional separate employment (multi – jobber)  New genuine concurrent postNew file created with options to transfer in    SS1
  Ceases additional separate employment (multi – jobber)  End of concurrent post (more than 2 years)Deferred benefits combined with continuing post, unless member elects to keep them separate  LGS15
  Ceases additional separate employment (multi – jobber)  End of concurrent post (less than 2 years)Benefits must be combined with continuing post. If more than 1 post is continuing, member must choose which one to aggregate  LGS15
  Member stays with the same employer  Seasonal employmentContinuous membership (until contract ends then deferred benefits awarded on leaving)  No forms required until end of contract then LGS15
  Member commences reserve forces leave  No longer receiving pay from scheme employerContinuous membership No transfer option given on returning to scheme employerLGS34
LGS35
Member stays with the same employer but is made redundant in one post and re-employed in a different post with the same Scheme employerEnd of one post due to redundancy and re-employed in a different post from the one in which made redundantDeferred benefits awarded on leaving if under age 55 or immediate payment of benefits if aged 55 or over.   New file created with options to combine (deferred benefits only) and transfer in  LGS15
SS1
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