Possible to recontract back into Serps pension?

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Written on: 03.11.2009 [10:16]
OShea OShea Topic creator Posts: 3	I opted out of my SERPS pension about 10 years ago, but would like to know if it is possible to contract back in. I read something online about contracting back in but cant seem to find anything now and not sure what to do. Who would I contact to get the right information and to try and contract back in?
Written on: 04.11.2009 [09:45]
Ashley Ashley Posts: 6	You should see an IFA
Also very interesting: Can someone explain the Pension Protection Act lump sum debate to me? Where to get free and simple information regarding the pensions A day? Finding an easy to use pension-value calculator Dept of Works & Pensions access to bank details? Why have final salary pensions stopped? FSA Pension calculator query: what is the lump sum? Is it necessary to send medical forms to the pensions office? Possible to recontract back into Serps pension? What is a pension protection lump sum death benefit? Are companies able to raid companies’ pensions and steal from its employees?
Written on: 04.11.2009 [15:34]
Frank Frank Posts: 7	The answer is 'yes, probably'
Written on: 04.11.2009 [17:43]
Joel Joel Posts: 3	I did the same a while back so don’t worry you can go back to it but to be honest it’s more important to have a private pension than the meager state pension
Written on: 05.11.2009 [16:23]
Wilkins Wilkins Posts: 4	Not sure about this one, because they have no changed the SERPS to State 2nd Pension so would they theoretically be able to contract you back in…….. not sure……….probably best to seek professional financial advice……
Written on: 10.11.2009 [16:56]
OShea OShea Topic creator Posts: 3	Thanks guys for your help! So what is this state 2nd pension you mentioned Wilkins????? I swear the more i research the more complicated things get....