The French public service additional pension scheme is a unique pension fund that is mandatory; points-based; created to benefit civil servants working in the French central government (civilians and military), local and regional authorities and the public hospital sector, as well as members of the judiciary. Under the scheme, civil servants can receive an additional retirement benefit along with their basic pension, which takes into account the bonuses and ancillary remuneration they receive during their careers. All components of ancillary remuneration are included in the basis for contributions. However, this basis may not exceed 20% of the gross index-related salary received by the civil servant during a calendar year.