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A.5 Procedure <strong>for</strong> schemes included in <strong>the</strong> pilot studyThe procedure can be split into a number <strong>of</strong> steps as set out below. Until <strong>the</strong> PPF providesguidance <strong>on</strong> how <strong>the</strong> approach will be implemented more widely after <strong>the</strong> pilot study, <strong>on</strong>lytrustees and advisers <strong>of</strong> schemes included in <strong>the</strong> pilot study should per<strong>for</strong>m <strong>the</strong> steps 1 to5 set out below.The adjustments required to meet <strong>the</strong> legislative requirements to equalise <strong>for</strong> <strong>GMPs</strong> and toapply <strong>the</strong> Statutory Minimum should be made after <strong>the</strong> trustees have cleansed <strong>the</strong>irscheme data.A.5.1 Step 1 – Collate all inputs requiredThe following in<strong>for</strong>mati<strong>on</strong> will be needed to carry out <strong>the</strong> calculati<strong>on</strong>s. In general, benefitin<strong>for</strong>mati<strong>on</strong> at <strong>the</strong> Relevant Time (<strong>the</strong> day be<strong>for</strong>e <strong>the</strong> Assessment Date) and GMPin<strong>for</strong>mati<strong>on</strong> at <strong>the</strong> date <strong>of</strong> leaving will be required if <strong>the</strong> PPF <strong>for</strong>ms are to be used.a) Member and benefitdetailsIn<strong>for</strong>mati<strong>on</strong> like that provided <strong>on</strong> <strong>the</strong> PPF standard datainterface layout (DIL), such as basic member in<strong>for</strong>mati<strong>on</strong>(DOB, NRD etc) and benefits at <strong>the</strong> Relevant Timecalculated be<strong>for</strong>e equalisati<strong>on</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>GMPs</strong>.b) GMP data It is expected that schemes will have rec<strong>on</strong>ciled details <strong>of</strong>both <strong>the</strong> pre 6/4/1988 and post 5/4/1988 <strong>GMPs</strong> at <strong>the</strong>date <strong>of</strong> leaving <strong>the</strong> scheme with NISPI as <strong>on</strong>e <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>assessment period tasks be<strong>for</strong>e <strong>the</strong>y carry out <strong>the</strong>secalculati<strong>on</strong>s.Opposite sex <strong>GMPs</strong> can be provided by NISPI as part <strong>of</strong><strong>the</strong>ir Dual GMP calculati<strong>on</strong> service. However, waiting <strong>for</strong><strong>the</strong>se figures could cause delays. Instead trustees shouldc<strong>on</strong>sider calculating <strong>the</strong>se amounts from <strong>the</strong> rec<strong>on</strong>ciled<strong>GMPs</strong> using <strong>the</strong> factors c<strong>on</strong>tained in Part D.1. Alternativelyopposite sex GMP can be determined from earningshistory if available.Care should be taken <strong>for</strong> members where <strong>the</strong> period <strong>of</strong>accrual <strong>of</strong> GMP will change in <strong>the</strong> opposite sex calculati<strong>on</strong>i.e. where accrual spans a period where males accrue GMPbut females do not. An example <strong>of</strong> <strong>on</strong>e possible approachto <strong>the</strong> calculati<strong>on</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> opposite sex GMP in suchcircumstances is given in Part D.1.Amounts at date <strong>of</strong> leaving as well as at GMP payable agemay be required.c) Scheme in<strong>for</strong>mati<strong>on</strong>General in<strong>for</strong>mati<strong>on</strong> (such as <strong>the</strong> revaluati<strong>on</strong> in defermentrates and rates <strong>for</strong> general pensi<strong>on</strong> increases in payment)<strong>for</strong> re-working members’ benefits may be required.The scheme questi<strong>on</strong>naire provided in Part D.2 will assistin collecting <strong>the</strong> necessary in<strong>for</strong>mati<strong>on</strong>.8

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