Can teachers lose their pensions?

To put it in simple terms, teachers can lose more than half of their pension wealth just for moving one time; if teachers move multiple times—if, for example, their spouse was in the military—the losses would be even greater.

How do I contact teachers pensions?

Frequently Asked Question 6: How can I contact Teachers’ Pensions? Answer: The easiest way to contact us is to login to your MPO account and send a secure message using the Contact Us facility, found on your Task List. Alternatively, you can call our contact centre on 0345 606 6166 (8:30am – 6:00pm, Monday to Friday).

Are teachers entitled to old age pension?

Teachers entitled to preserved benefits receive a pension and lump sum based on pensionable remuneration at the date of resignation adjusted by the appropriate pay changes between that date and the date of their retirement.

Where do teachers get their pension in Ireland?

Pension payments are issued from the Department of Education and Skills offices in Athlone. Teachers are strongly advised to complete and return, without delay, the relevant documentation which is issued in connection with retirement. Lump sum is normally be issued by the Department of Education and Skills within one month of retirement.

Do you have to apply for pension if you are teacher?

Application forms for the payment of pension and lump sum are automatically forwarded by the Department of Education and Skills to teachers due to retire on compulsory grounds.

Where do I return my pension application form?

Completed applications forms and the Bank Form 1 (PDF) should be returned to the Department, (Primary Pensions Section, Athlone, Co. Westmeath), six to eight weeks in advance of the effective date of retirement, in order to ensure payment of the pension and lump sum on retirement.