# The National Health Service Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2008, Regulation 39: Amendment of regulation L2

Extent: E+W

For paragraph (3) of regulation L2 (refund of contributions) substitute—
“(3) If the member’s employment was contracted-out by reference to the scheme, the member (and the member’s spouse or civil partner, if any) will remain entitled to a guaranteed minimum pension and section 9(2B) rights under the scheme, unless the Secretary of State discharges her liability in respect of that entitlement by paying a contributions equivalent premium under section 55(2) of the 1993 Act.”.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2008/654/regulation/39 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-health-service-pension-scheme-amendment-regulations-2008/regulation-39
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