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Guidance on retiring from the Local Government Pension Scheme.
It is possible to receive a Trivial Commutation Lump Sum, if the combined value of all your pension benefits held in registered pension schemes is less than £30,000. This must include the value of any pensions already in payment.
To clarify before the payment can be made on the grounds of triviality, you must meet all the criteria stated under option 1 OR option 2 detailed below:
Trivial Commutation Option 1 Criteria
Trivial Commutation Option 2 Criteria
You must meet all the criteria under at least one of the options above.
By receiving a Trivial Commutation Lump Sum you, your spouse, co-habiting partner, civil partner or dependants have no future claim to benefit from the Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund.
If you believe you meet the conditions listed and might wish to receive a Trivial Commutation Lump Sum, as an alternative to a monthly pension please contact the Pensions Team directly on 01628 796 668 or email info@berkshirepensions.org.uk