FAQs

Planning retirement

Can I get ill-health retirement?

It may be possible to retire early, if your scheme rules and trustee board allow this. You can contact us HERE, if you believe that you are eligible.

Can I postpone my pension?

You may be able to delay taking your pension. In some cases, it may result in an increase in your monthly payments.

How do I get support and advice when planning my retirement or taking my benefits?

If you want to get more help planning for your retirement or, especially, if you’re thinking about retiring soon, you can get support and advice by visiting https://veolia.gateway2retirement.com.

The website gives clear and simple details about planning for your retirement and the benefit options that’ll be available to you when you retire. The website is provided by Premier Benefit Solutions Limited who are a firm of independent financial advisers appointed by Veolia to advise its employees on their retirement options.

How much do I need to retire?

Everyone is different in terms of when they want to retire and how much they will want to spend. You may spend less on transport to work, upkeep of your children and you may have paid off your mortgage. However, you may want to spend more on holidays and your health. You can access an online budget planner from MoneyHelper. The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association has an excellent resource setting out retirement living standards HERE.