# Local Government Pension Scheme (Administration) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009, Regulation 91: Payment of benefits

Extent: N.I.

(1) Subject to paragraph (4), a pension credit member who attains normal benefit age is entitled to the immediate payment of a pension and, if applicable, a lump sum grant.
(2) The pension and if applicable the lump sum grant are payable from the fund or admission agreement fund.
(3) The pension is payable for life.
(4) A pension credit member may apply in writing to the Committee for the benefits payable under paragraph (1) to be paid at or after age 55 (but before normal benefit age), and such benefits shall be reduced by the amounts as are shown to be appropriate in guidance issued by the Government Actuary.
(5) Where paragraph (4) applies the benefits shall be payable from the date the Committee receives the application.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2009/33/regulation/91 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-government-pension-scheme-administration-regulations-northern-ireland-2009/regulation-91
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