The Health and Personal Social Services (Superannuation Scheme and Additional Voluntary Contributions), Health and Social Care (Pension Scheme) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013 No. 259

PART 2 AMENDMENT OF THE HEALTH AND PERSONAL SOCIAL SERVICES (SUPERANNUATION) REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1995

Amendment of regulation 73F

10.—(1) Regulation 73F (Cancellation and cessation of options under regulation 73A)(1) is amended as provided by paragraphs (2) and (3).

(2) In paragraph (4), after “such an option” insert “in accordance with paragraph (3),”.

(3) After paragraph (4) add—

“(5) If, after the exercise of the option under regulation 73A, the Department has reasonable grounds to believe that the member’s health will prevent the member from paying contributions for the whole contribution period, the Department may cancel the option by giving the member notice in writing.

(6) If the Department cancels such an option in accordance with paragraph (5)—

(a) the additional periodical contributions cease to be payable for the first pay period beginning after the date specified in the notice (“date of cancellation”) and all subsequent pay periods: and

(b) any periodical payments made prior to the date of cancellation shall be returned to the member.”.

(1)

Regulation 73F was inserted by S.R. 2008 No.163, regulation 51