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My Pension provides you with online access to information about your pension. It’s available at your convenience. 

Getting Started

  • Defined Benefit, Not Defined Contribution 
  • Guaranteed, Inflation-Linked Income 
  • Backed by a Public Sector Framework  
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    Joining

    Joining Process & form, 50/50 Application form, Cost Details, Contributions & Pension Build Up 

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    Transferring Benefits

    Process for Transfer from Public Sector Schemes & LGPS Fund or combine previous GMPS Funds 

Ways you can top up your pension

  • EXTRA GUARANTEED PENSION

    Additional Pension Contributions

    • No Investment Risk
    • Inflation Protected
    • Increases Regular Pension
    • Survivor and ill-health benefits
  • EXTRA GUARANTEED PENSION

    Additional Pension Contributions

    • No Investment Risk
    • Inflation Protected
    • Increases Regular Pension
    • Survivor and ill-health benefits
  • PENSION KEEPS PACE WITH INFLATION

    Annual Increase


    3.8%

    The expected increase for April 2026.

Life Changes & Your Pension

allows a GMPF member to update important personal or financial information that may affect their account or benefits. 

  • Update Personal Details

  • Absences at work

  • Working Part Time

  • Opting Out or Transferring

  • Quote for Divorce Purposes

  • Divorce Pension Credit

  • Pension Scams

  • Report a Death

Retirement at GMPF

Resources to help you understand when you can retire, how to claim your benefits, and the different retirement options available to you. 

  • Flexible Retirement options, as per your circumstances 
  • A Pension Backed by Law, not market performance 
  • Support & Guidance beyond retirement 
  • Planning to Retire

    When & How you can retire, Types of Retirement, Process & More 

  • Early Retirement Factors

    Reductions applicable on Pension & Lump sum as per years 

  • Access benefits on Hold

    Normal Pension Age, benefits & Process to access benefits on hold  

  • Calculate Maximum Lump sum

    Use your Standard benefits to determine your maximum lump sum amount. 

Help with My Pension

Manage your pension information, retirement requests, and important documents all in one place.  

  • View your pension details & Run pension calculations 
  • Initiate retirement requests & Access messages and updates 
  • Upload documents & Track tasks and progress 
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Resources and Forms

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Upcoming Events

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  • Pension surgery — Ashton

    Drop-in pensions surgery for active and deferred members at Ashton Old Library.

    Ashton Old Library

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  • Employer roundtable: cost management

    A two-hour roundtable for scheme employers on managing LGPS costs and the 2025 valuation cycle.

    GMPF Offices, Droylsden

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News Update

Stay informed with the latest updates, announcements, and insights from the Greater Manchester Pension Fund.

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    We can help if you want information in a different format or need to access information in an alternative way. You can call, write, or contact us through our website to let us…

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Still Need Help?

 Our member services team is here to help with any questions about your pension.