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Welcome to the website for the University of Manchester Superannuation Scheme (UMSS). UMSS allows you to build up valuable pension benefits to help you save for your retirement.

Starting 1 August 2024, Barnett Waddingham will handle UMSS pensioner payroll.

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Read about a recent ruling by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO).

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As you are aware we take protecting your benefits seriously, and have recently taken ‘The Pledge’. We are committed to stopping scammers in their tracks.

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Read your annual newsletters and download forms to make changes to your pension. You’ll also find legal documents such as the Report & Accounts here.

Documents and forms

Benefits for my family

Find out about the benefits that are available to you and your family as a member of UMSS.

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Pension increases

If you're receiving your pension from UMSS, find out what the most recent pension increases are.

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Your Trustee Board

UMSS is managed by the Trustee Board – find out who is on the Board.

You can also get a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to be an MND from Tom Raworth.

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