# The Teachers' Pension Scheme Regulations 2014, Regulation 127: Meaning of “dies in service”


(1) A member (D) dies in service for the purpose of survivor's benefits if—
(a) D dies while in pensionable service under this scheme;
(b) D dies while on non-pensionable family leave immediately following a period of pensionable service under this scheme;
(c) as at the date of D's death, an election under regulation 26 has effect or is taken to have effect; or
(d) paragraph (2) applies.
(2) This paragraph applies if—
(a) D dies within 12 months after leaving pensionable service in all eligible employment because P was incapacitated; and
(b) a retirement pension other than a phased retirement pension does not become payable in relation to that service before D's death.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/512/regulation/127 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/teachers-pension-scheme-regulations-2014/regulation-127
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