Regulation 28 Meaning of “deferred member”F1
United Kingdom
A person (P) becomes a deferred member of this scheme in relation to a continuous period of pensionable service under this scheme (“the relevant service”) if paragraph (2) or (3) applies.
This paragraph applies if—
P ceases to be an active member of this scheme in relation to the relevant service before P reaches normal pension age under this scheme;
P does not become a pensioner member of this scheme in relation to the relevant service; and
P has at least 2 years’ qualifying service or a transfer payment otherwise than from another occupational pension scheme has been received by this scheme in relation to P.
This paragraph applies if—
P ceases to be an active member of this scheme in relation to the relevant service on or after P reaches normal pension age under this scheme; and
P does not become a pensioner member of this scheme in relation to the relevant service.
A person becomes a deferred member of this scheme in relation to an amount of accrued earned pension if the scheme manager so directs under regulation 78(2) (deferment of accrued earned pension attributable to a transfer payment).
A person becomes a deferred member of this scheme in relation to an amount of added pension if —
the circumstances in regulation 79(1) apply (deferment of added pension attributable to recent payments); or
the person exercises the option under regulation 83 (option to defer payment of added pension).