PART 9Death benefits

CHAPTER 9Prevention of duplication of benefits

Payment of one benefit only in respect of deceased member166

1

This regulation applies for the purpose of determining benefits payable to a surviving adult or eligible children (P) in respect of a member's continuous period of pensionable service under this scheme.

2

P is not entitled to be paid in respect of the member's period of service both—

a

a surviving adult's pension on or an eligible child's pension; and

b

an award under the Injury Benefits Regulations.

3

P may choose which of the benefits in paragraph (2) the person wishes to receive.

4

If P chooses which benefit P wishes to be paid, the scheme manager must pay P that benefit.

5

If P does not choose which benefit P the person wishes to be paid the scheme manager must pay P—

a

the benefit which is for the time being greater; or

b

if the amount of both benefits is the same, that amount.