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1 Pension reform is required because people are living longer. 2  Today, a 60-year-old doctor retiring can expect to enjoy 29 years of retirement. 3  This means drawing a pension for almost the same time as they worked for the NHS - 36 years. Compare this with a newly qualified doctor joining the reformed scheme after 2015. 2  He can expect a pension of over Â£53,000 at age 65 (the normal pension age for new joiners) or a pension of around Â£68,000 a year at his state pension age of 68.
1 Note that this increase could be nil. 2  The pension is paid on a monthly basis. 3  As of January 1, 2014, individuals age 60 and over who contributed to the Plan for at least one year can apply for a retirement pension even if they are still working. 4  The previous requirements were abolished in January 2014. Note that this increase could be nil. 2  The pension is paid on a monthly basis. 3  As of January 1, 2014, individuals age 60 and over who contributed to the Plan for at least one year can apply for a retirement pension even if they are still working. 4  The previous requirements were abolished in January 2014.