Delayed ABS from MyCSP - what to do? % months from retiring

Frenchie5

Lucky me I'm one of the 2% of members that haven't got a 2024 ABS - trouble is I'm 5 and a bit months off 60. Is it right I can only apply for a quote 4 months before retirement? In the meantime I'm pretty lost. When Premium came in I switched from classic and bought added years, which would have brought me up to 40 years service. Any idea what calcs I could be doing now while I wait on MyCSP to get me my numbers?

ALogical1

I'm not au-fait with the older Classic/Premiums, only being subjected to the nuvos&alpha, but have worked out 

If you are still and active member , i.e. still employed you should be able to log-in to hte CSPS/mycsp site and get an electronic copy. 

Failing that email (and hope) of send a recorded letter requesting a current statement, if needs be request an 'early'' requirement quote. And If you've heard nothing in 2 weeks endure their tellephone 'service' to chase up.

I know from my experiece but was able to work forward from my last ABS,by adding on a) the publicised anual increses e.g. 10.1% from 22-23, 6.7% 23-24, and the 4.1% for the forthcomming 24-25. after you've b) added your typical yearly increases, assuming your pay hasn't changed much.

If a) is perplexing:

https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/knowledge-centre/tools-and-calculators/pension-calculators/

https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/knowledge-centre/tools-and-calculators/pension-calculators/

Also, covering various 'factors' e.g. Added pension,  EEPA (enhanced effective pension age) and EPA (effective pension age), https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/knowledge-centre/resources/actuarial-factors/  and their 'master'  New CSPS Factors Spreadsheet: January 2024 where you may be able to find something applicable for you.