The 2015 Remedy (McCloud)

In 2015 the government introduced reforms to public service pensions.

These reforms included a policy of transitional protection. This meant members closest to retirement stayed in their Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (PCSPS - classic, classic plus, premium and nuvos) as they had the least amount of time to prepare for the changes.

The Court of Appeal (McCloud Judgment) later found this policy to be discriminatory against younger members in some schemes. Following the ruling the Government confirmed that it would take steps to address the discrimination in all affected public service schemes.

Since the McCloud Judgment the Government has been working on ways to address the discrimination. The steps being taken to remedy those 2015 reforms, are known as the 2015 Remedy.

If you are a member of another public service scheme then please read our dedicated page. 

Timing

We can confirm that the first batch of Remediable Service Statements (RSS) was issued to 43% of the member population.

It is important to note that we are working with Capita as the scheme administrator to build the capability to continue issuing the remaining 56% of the outstanding population.

Specific timeline updates will continue to be made available via the website.

We are now committed to processing all remaining RSS as efficiently as possible. Depending on your circumstances, this may affect how your pension benefits for this period are calculated, and in some cases, you may need to make a choice.

The Remedy Hub brings together everything you need to understand what the Remedy means for you, what (if anything) you need to do, and when.

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about Remedy and how it may affect your pension and retirement. This includes key information on your options, timelines and what to expect next.

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