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Welcome to Merseyside Pension Fund

Merseyside Pension Fund provides valuable pensions and benefits to over 140,000 active, deferred and pensioner members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This website provides explanation, guidance and updates reflecting the diverse needs of our membership. You can also access a comprehensive directory of information and documents relating to our role as an administering authority in the LGPS.

News

 
The 2025/2026 employee pay bands and contribution rates will now operate in the LGPS.
 
 
 

MyPension Online

 
LGPS members can securely view important information about their pension.
 

The McCloud Remedy

The LGPS rules changed from 1 October 2023 to remove the age discrimination found in the McCloud court case.
 
 
 

Plan your Retirement

 
You can look forward to a pension that is reviewed every year with the cost of living for the rest of your life.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Receiving your Pension

 
Find out more about when your pension is increased, tax and information about your monthly payments.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Report a change

 
It’s important that you contact us about important change of circumstances.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A question markFrequently Asked Questions

A list of questions on popular topics. This is where you will find information about death benefits, the McCloud Remedy and pensions and divorce. Read our frequently asked questions to find out more about your pension.

Pension Increase 2024

After leaving

After I die

About your pension

About your job

How do I request a transfer of previous pension rights into the LGPS?

Pension credits

The McCloud Remedy

Divorce or Dissolution of a Civil Partnership

Cost of Living Crisis

Keeping Safe Online

Latest on the Fund's Investment activities and Investment holdings

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As part of our commitment to transparency, we publish a range of information on the Fund’s investment activities and investment holdings. We are working to enhance the information available on our investment strategy and how our Responsible Investment activities contribute to delivering long term sustainable returns.