# The Firefighters’ Pension Scheme (England) Regulations 2014, Regulation 96: Lump sum payable on death of active member

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) If an active member dies, the scheme manager must pay a lump sum death benefit.
(2) The amount of the lump sum death benefit is an amount equal to three times the amount of the member’s final pay.
(3) Where an active member has more than one active member’s account, a lump sum death benefit is payable in respect of each of those accounts.
(4) Where the active member’s account in respect of which the lump sum death benefit will be paid included pensionable service reckonable under rule F1 of the 1992 Scheme as qualifying service and a dependent relative’s gratuity has been paid under rule E3 of the 1992 Scheme or the payment of the balance of contributions to estate has been paid under rule E4 of the 1992 Scheme those amounts must be deducted from the amount of lump sum death benefit payable under this regulation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/2848/regulation/96 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/firefighters-pension-scheme-england-regulations-2014/regulation-96
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