As an active member of the Cornwall Pension Fund you can rest assured knowing that your pension is safe and secure. It is held within a defined benefit scheme, which provides protection for you and your family.
Please use the menu for detailed information on your pension benefits. There is a Cornwall Pension Fund Scheme Guide which is also available to be viewed.
Can I access my details online?
As an active member, you can sign up for My Pension Online. This allows you to securely:
- access your pension account details
- calculate pension benefits estimates
To find out more about this member self-service facility and sign up, please visit our My Pension Online section of this website.
How do I change my address?
All you need to do is write to us or email us, detailing your new address and quote your National Insurance Number and/or date of birth. We will then ensure that we update our records and all future correspondence will be sent to your new address.
Alternatively, you can sign up for My Pension Online. This allows you to access your pension account details securely online and update your address. To find out more about this member self-service facility and sign up, please visit our My Pension Online section of this website.
How do I update my marital status?
If you get married or divorced, it is important to keep your pension records up to date. You should do this by providing us with a photocopy of the relevant certificates (marriage certificate or decree absolute). If your marital status changes it is advisable to complete a new nomination form as stated below.
How do I change my nomination record?
If your circumstances have changed, it is important that you complete a new expression of wish for lump sum death benefits form. Alternatively, you can sign up for My Pension Online. This allows you to access your pension account details securely online and update your nomination details. To find out more about this member self-service facility and sign up, please visit our My Pension Online section of this website.
If applicable you may also wish to complete a nomination of cohabiting partner for survivors pension form. Please read the notes on the reverse of this form before completing to see if you are eligible to nominate a cohabiting partner. If you are married there is no need to complete this form.
Changing to part time working?
If you are changing to part time working you can visit our 'Thinking of changing from full time to part time working?' area for information on how this will affect your pension.
Want to pay less?
From April 2014 there is an option in the scheme called ‘50/50’. You can elect for this option at any time, pay half your normal contributions and build up half your normal pension. View the contribution flexibility area for more information.