Med Discharge

[Sean1992]

Good evening, fully discharged now. Does anyone have any experience if how long the tax free lump sum takes to be paid? I understand the forecast states 30 working days from date of discharge, but wondered if it can happen quicker/any ability for an early payment request?

Many thanks

 

[Forces Pension Society]

The 30 working day period is there because AFPS 15 relies on knowing 1/47th of your pensionable pay and, if you leave just after the pay run, they need to wait until after your final pay run to do the calculations. Some people's cases are handled more quickly thank others due to this.