Paragraph 81 Consequences of reviewI1
Northern Ireland
If, on such consideration as is mentioned in article 80(2), it is found that a person has become capable of undertaking regular employment, the Board shall immediately terminate his higher tier ill-health pension.
A lower tier ill-health pension shall continue to be paid to a person whose higher tier ill-health pension is terminated as mentioned in paragraph (1) unless—
on such consideration as is mentioned in article 80, it is found that he has become capable of performing the duties appropriate to the role from which he retired on the grounds of ill-health; and
the Board make him an offer of employment in that role (“a paragraph (2)(b) offer”).
Entitlement to a lower tier ill-health pension shall cease, with immediate effect, where a person accepts or declines a paragraph (2)(b) offer.
A person who declines a paragraph (2)(b) offer shall then become entitled to a deferred pension under article 16.
Annotations
Commencement
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ANNEX Scheme Pt. L art. 81 in operation at 1.4.2006, see art. 1(2)