# The National Health Service Pension Scheme Regulations 2015, Regulation 40: Eligibility for refund

Extent: E+W

(1) Contributions made by a member (M) must be repaid to M if—
(a) the 1993 Act condition applies; or
(b) the short service condition applies.
(2) The “1993 Act condition” is that—
(a) Chapter 2 of Part 4ZA of the 1993 Act applies to M; and
(b) the repayment is made in accordance with that Chapter.
(3) The short service condition applies if—
(a) M does not qualify for benefits under regulation 72;
(b) M is not a pensioner member;
(c) M ceases to be an active member;
(d) the 1993 Act condition does not apply to M; and
(e) M makes a claim in writing to the scheme manager for the repayment.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2015/94/regulation/40 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/national-health-service-pension-scheme-regulations-2015/regulation-40
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