# The National Health Service Pension Scheme Regulations 2015, Regulation 113: Surviving adult dependant pension

Extent: E+W

(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
(c) a surviving scheme partner.
(3) For the rate at which the pension is payable, see regulations 115 to 119.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/94/regulation/113 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-health-service-pension-scheme-regulations-2015/regulation-113
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