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An introduction to USS

This first webinar, an Introduction to USS, is introduced by our Chief Pensions Officer, Helen McEwan, and brings together Chief Executive, Bill Galvin, and Trustee Director, Will Spinks, to talk about USS, how we manage the scheme, and how we’re funded by members and employers. They also discuss how we work to provide the benefits promised to members now and in the future.

Please note: The information in this presentation was correct at the time of broadcast (July 2020).

Full video transcript

Questions and answers

We received over 150 questions during the webinar and although we can’t provide individual responses, we’ve covered off some of the most frequently asked questions below. If you have a specific question about your pension and options, please use the make an enquiry form on My USS and we’ll look into it for you.

Impact to pensions due to COVID-19

Scheme and valuation

Pension benefits and options

Website and My USS

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