If you are a member of the State Superannuation Scheme (SSS), State Authorities Superannuation Scheme (SASS), or the Police Superannuation Scheme (Police), and leave the public sector, you have the option to retain your superannuation benefit within your scheme until you reach retirement age.
Retaining your benefits within the scheme is called 'preserving' or 'deferring' your benefit. It generally means that you can keep your accrued benefit rights and receive a larger employer financed benefit.
It is likely you have a deferred benefit if:
Each defined benefit scheme has different issues for deferred members to consider. To find out more select your scheme:
State Superannuation Scheme (SSS)
State Authorities Superannuation Scheme (SASS)
Police Superannuation Scheme (Police)
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