Regulation 3.E.1 Surviving adult dependants’ pensionsF1
England and Wales
If an active member F2, a non-contributing member, a deferred member or a pensioner member dies leaving a surviving adult dependant, the surviving adult dependant is entitled to a pension that is payable for life.
In this Part “surviving adult dependant”, in relation to a deceased member or former member, means the member’s or former member’s surviving spouse, civil partner or F3scheme partner.
For the rate at which the pension referred to in paragraph (1) is payable see regulations 3.E.3 to 3.E.7 and, in any case where that pension includes additional pension, regulations F43.C.12(4) and 3.C.14(3).
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in Regulations substituted (6.11.2023) by The Health and Care Act 2022 (Further Consequential Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1071), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 1
- F2
Words in reg. 3.E.1(1) inserted (1.4.2009) by The National Health Service Pension Scheme and Injury Benefits (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/381), regs. 1(2), 66(a) (with reg. 89)
- F3
Words in reg. 3.E.1(2) substituted (with effect from 1.4.2008) by The National Health Service Pension Schemes, Additional Voluntary Contributions and Injury Benefits (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/418), regs. 1(2)(9), 67 (with reg. 108)
- F4
Words in reg. 3.E.1(3) substituted (with effect from 1.4.2008) by The National Health Service Pension Scheme and Injury Benefits (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/381), regs. 1(2)(4), 66(b) (with reg. 89)