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.