Meaning of “deferred member”N.I.
[F128.—(1) 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.
(2) This paragraph applies if—
(a)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;
(b)P does not become a pensioner member of this scheme in relation to the relevant service; and
(c)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.
(3) This paragraph applies if—
(a)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
(b)P does not become a pensioner member of this scheme in relation to the relevant service.
(4) 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).
(5) A person becomes a deferred member of this scheme in relation to an amount of added pension if —
(a)the circumstances in regulation 79(1) apply (deferment of added pension attributable to recent payments); or
(b)P exercises the option under regulation 83 (option to defer payment of added pension).]