Section A
News feed
BT Pension Scheme appoints three new Trustees
30
Mar
2020
The BT Pension Scheme (BTPS or the Scheme) has announced three new appointments to its Trustee Board.
Coronavirus update for members
17
Mar
2020
As the impact of the coronavirus is felt across the UK, we want to reassure members that looking after their pension is our top priority.
Judicial Review: Court of Appeal Judgment
24
Jan
2020
The Court of Appeal has published its judgment in relation to the proceedings brought by BT against HM Treasury
BT Pension Scheme Management acquires pensions software firm Procentia
16
Dec
2019
BT Pension Scheme Management (BTPSM) has today announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Procentia, a market-leading pensions software company for an undisclosed sum.
Contribution breaks
Unpaid leave
Any period of unpaid leave will not count as Pensionable Service unless, when you return to work, you agree to pay the contributions which would have been due from you for that period as if you had continued to be paid. If you are participating in Smart Pensions, the contributions will be equal to your notional contributions.
You will need to apply to the BT Pension Scheme and have this agreed within three months of your return to work.
Unpaid absence.
Any period of unpaid absence will not count as Pensionable Service unless, when you return to work, you agree to pay both your own contributions and those which would have been payable by BT but for the absence. If you are participating in Smart Pensions, the contributions will be equal to your notional contributions, including company contributions.
You will need to apply to the BT Pension Scheme and have this agreed within three months of your return to work.
Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave
If you are on paid maternity, paternity or adoption leave, you will continue to pay contributions on the Pensionable Salary you are receiving and that period will count as Pensionable Service.
Sabbatical
Any leave whilst you are on a Sabbatical will not count as Pensionable Service unless, when you return to work, you agree to pay both your own and the company's contributions which were due for that period. You will need to apply to the BT Pension Scheme and have this agreed within three months of your return to work.