USS stands for Universities Superannuation Scheme. Established in 1974, they are the principal pension scheme for universities and higher education institutions in the UK - www.uss.co.uk and the largest private pension scheme in the country in terms of assets.
Please see below links to various sections of the scheme for further information:
- An explanation and breakdown of the USS Pension Scheme - www.uss.co.uk/for-members/your-pension-explained
- Joiners – Introduction to USS with further information on scheme details, contributions and benefits - www.uss.co.uk/im-new-to-uss
- Expression of Wish forms - www.uss.co.uk/for-members/life-events/married-or-in-a-relationship
- Leavers – The different options available to you if you leave the scheme, including opting-out of the scheme - www.uss.co.uk/for-members/leaving-or-already-left
- Opting out of the Pension Scheme – Forms can be found on - www.uss.co.uk/for-members/leaving-or-already-left/thinking-of-leaving
- Transferring into USS - www.uss.co.uk/for-members/your-pension-explained/transferring-in-to-uss
- Transferring out of USS - www.uss.co.uk/for-members/leaving-or-already-left/transferring-to-another-scheme
- Maximising your pension - As long as you're already building a pension within USS, you can choose to build an Investment Builder pot to save that bit extra - www.uss.co.uk/for-members/your-pension-explained/investment-builder
- MYUSS ( Member portal for Investment Builder ) - www.uss.co.uk/register-for-my-uss
- Life Events – Information on life events, marriage, divorce, becoming a parent, absence, ill-health and death - www.uss.co.uk/for-members/life-events
- Working or retiring overseas - www.uss.co.uk/for-members/life-events/working-or-retiring-overseas
- Retirement – Planning for retirement, your options, tools and what to do next - www.uss.co.uk/for-members/thinking-about-your-future/start-taking-your-benefits
- Modellers – Tools for Benefit illustrator, AVCs, Annual Allowance, Benefit Conversion tools for scheme and MPAVC/ Investment Builder, Deferred Pension Increase Modeller, Scheme Pays and USS Factors - www.uss.co.uk/for-members/calculate-your-benefits
- Pensions Tax – Information on Annual Allowance, Lifetime Allowance. Enhanced Opt-out, Voluntary Salary Cap and Scheme Pays - www.uss.co.uk/for-members/pension-tax
- Guidance and Financial Advice - www.uss.co.uk/for-members/guidance-and-financial-advice
- Retired Members - information on how to help you keep on top of your pensionwww.uss.co.uk/for-members/im-retired
- USS News and recent updates – Keep up to date with the latest updates - www.uss.co.uk/news-and-views/latest-news
- Member Newsletter – sign up and view archives - www.uss.co.uk/news-and-views/in-touch-newsletter
- USS FAQs - www.uss.co.uk/help-and-support
- USS Contact details - www.uss.co.uk/contact-us
- University Contact – K.D.Champaneri@bham.ac.uk