Regulation T1 Claims for benefitsF1

(1)

A person claiming to be entitled to benefits under these Regulations (“the claimant”) shall make a claim in writing to the Secretary of State in such form as the Secretary of State may from time to time require.

(2)

Pursuant to such a claim, the claimant and the member’s employing authority (including any previous employing authority of the member) shall provide such—

(a)

evidence of entitlement,

(b)

authority or permission as may be necessary for the release by third parties of information in their possession relating to the member or, where relevant, the claimant, and

(c)

other information the Secretary of State considers is relevant to the claim,

as the Secretary of State may from time to time require for the purposes of these Regulations.

(3)

A claim referred to in paragraph (1) may be given to the Secretary of State by a person other than the claimant.

(4)

The Secretary of State may accept any claim for benefits to which this regulation applies, and any evidence, authority or permission given in connection with that claim, if it is made or given by means of an electronic communication that is approved by the Secretary of State for that purpose.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Reg. T1 substituted (1.10.2008) by The National Health Service Pension Scheme and Injury Benefits (Amendment) Regulations 2008 (S.I. 2008/2263), regs. 1(2)(3), 18 (with reg. 93)