Request

Could you please let me know how many RSS have been issued for the four categories identified in the below.

Retired by 1 October 2023 who were formerly unprotected and only legacy benefits in payment

Retired by 1 October 2023 who were formerly taper protected and only legacy benefits in payment

Retired by 1 October 2023 who were formerly unprotected and both legacy and reform benefits in payment

Retired by 1 October 2023 who were formerly taper protected and both legacy and benefits in payment

Response

I can confirm that the NHSBSA holds the information you have requested.

As of 30/09/2025, the volumes of members in the below cohorts who have been sent an RSS is as follows:

Retired by 1 October 2023 who were formerly unprotected and only legacy benefits in payment: 1,666

Retired by 1 October 2023 who were formerly taper protected and only legacy benefits in payment: 2,143

Retired by 1 October 2023 who were formerly unprotected and both legacy and reform benefits in payment: 2

Retired by 1 October 2023 who were formerly taper protected and both legacy and benefits in payment: 1

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