Regulation 113 Surviving adult dependant pension

England and Wales

(1)

If an active member, a deferred member or a pensioner member dies leaving a surviving adult dependant, the surviving adult dependant is entitled to a pension payable for life.

(2)

In this Part, “surviving adult dependant” means, in relation to a deceased member or former member—

(a)

the surviving spouse;

(b)

the surviving civil partner; or

F1(c)

a surviving scheme partner.

(3)

For the rate at which the pension is payable, see regulations 115 to 119.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Reg. 113(2)(c) substituted (with effect from 1.4.2015, in accordance with reg. 1(5) of the amending S.I.) by The National Health Service Pension Schemes, Additional Voluntary Contributions and Injury Benefits (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/418), reg. 1(2)(5), 86