Regulation 3.E.16 Lump sum benefits on death: introductionF1
England and Wales
(1)
If a member or a recent leaver dies before reaching the age of 75, a lump sum is payable in accordance with this Chapter.
(2)
Paragraph (1) is subject to the following provisions of this Chapter.
(3)
This regulation does not apply if—
(a)
the member is—
(i)
a pensioner member, or
(ii)
a pension credit member who dies after any benefits attributable to the pension credit have become payable, and
(b)
the death takes place more than 5 years after the member’s pension becomes payable.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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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