Member administration
If you have not already done so, you will need to register for the My USS member portal. The member portal is the main way that you will request information from USS.
To register for the portal, you will need your USS member number. If you don't have this to hand, ring USS' member helpdesk on 0333 300 1043.
Register for My USS member portalTransferring pension benefits into USS
If you have a pension with another provider you may be able to transfer it to USS. To investigate the possibility of a transfer, you will need to complete a transfer request form and send this directly to USS. You can find information about transferring benefits into USS and the forms on the USS website.
USS will request the value from your previous pension provider and calculate what service those benefits will buy you in USS. You will be sent forms to either accept or decline the transfer.
Changing your address
USS will correspond with you directly via email or through the post to your home address. They may also send some documents via the University's Pensions Team. Correspondence forwarded to you by the Pensions Team will usually be sent digitally.
Please keep your home address up to date on USS' records. Please email the Pensions Team quoting both your old and new addresses and they will arrange to update your address with USS.
Email the Pensions TeamEstimates of benefits
If you'd like to request an estimate of your retirement benefits from USS, please complete our Request an estimate from USS form.
USS also has a modelling facility on their website that members can use if they do not require a formal estimate.
Statements
Annual statements
Annual statements covering the period up to 31 March are normally available the following September. Copies of statements from previous years are viewable in your My USS member portal.
Annual allowance statements
Information about your annual allowance usage is now contained in your annual statement.