The Ghana Education Service Occupational Pension Scheme (GESOPS) is a Tier-2 pension scheme registered and regulated by the National Pensions Regulatory Authority under the National Pension Act, 2008 (Act 766) as amended. The scheme’s membership is drawn from employees of the Ghana Education Service. GESOPS members belong any of the Unions under the educational sector, namely, the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), National Association of Graduate Teachers (NAGRAT), Coalition of Concerned Teachers Ghana (CCTGH) and the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU).
The Scheme is managed by a Board of Trustees with representation from relevant institutions such as the Ministries of Education, Finance, the Attorney General’s Department, the various unions representing its 350,000-strong membership and an Independent Trustee. Like all Tier-2 Pension Schemes, GESOPS receives five (5%) out of the 18.5% monthly social security contributions made on workers’ behalf.
Process for Tier-2 Benefit payments
Members or their beneficiaries who are eligible for Tier-2 benefit payments should collect and fill a claim form at the nearest Glico Pensions office, Educational Sector Union Office or District Office of the Ghana Education Service.
Filled-out claim forms have to be accompanied by the following in the case of retiring members:
- Pension advice from SSNIT
- Letter from employer (GES) on your retirement
- Valid National ID
- Copy of SSNIT Card
- Bank details including name, number and branch.
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Surviving beneficiaries of deceased GESOPS members are required to attach the following to the claim form:
- Documentary proof of death
- Letter from employer (GES) stating member is deceased
- Valid national ID card(s) of survivor’s beneficiary(ies)
- Affidavit from Head of Family confirming identity of beneficiary(ies)
- Birth certificates where minors are involved
- Beneficiary Bank details
In identifying a GESOPS agent, members of the scheme or individuals who wish to be part of the scheme should look out for the following in a certified GESOPS data collection agent.
How to Identify GESOPS Data Collection Agent
- Personnel will have a GESOPS ID Card
- Picture of the Agent
- Name of the Agent
- ID number
- District and Region
- GESOPS Call line
- QR code for verification
- GESOPS branded bag
Contact GESOPS
GESOPS is committed to providing prompt payments to its members and their beneficiaries through customer friendly processes. They have set up a multi-channel system that provides various options for their members or their beneficiaries to interact with them. Dial 050 692 9009 or Email: info@gespensions.com.gh
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