The National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (2008 Section) (Scotland) Regulations 2013

CHAPTER 4.AINTRODUCTION

Application of Part 4

Application of Part 4

4.A.1.—(1) This Part applies where a member has pensionable service under both Part 2 and Part 3.

(2) Where this Part applies, Part 2 and Part 3 are subject to the modifications provided in this Part.

(3) As regards a person to whom the general rule in regulation 2.G.2 (general rule: separate treatment of service etc.) or regulation 3.G.2 (general rule: separate treatment of service etc.) applies, this Part applies separately to benefits in respect of the earlier service and the later service (as defined in regulation 2.G.1 (application of Chapter 2.G) or regulation 3.G.1 (application of Chapter 3.G), as appropriate).

Preliminary

Interpretation: general

4.A.2.  In this Part—

“the base amount” means the aggregate of the benefits that would be payable separately under Part 2 and Part 3 but for the operation of this Part;

“calculation method A” means the calculation method provided for in regulation 4.B.9;

“calculation method B” means the calculation method provided for in regulation 4.B.10;

“calculation method C” means the calculation method provided for in regulation 4.B.11;

“calculation method D” means the calculation method provided for in regulation 4.B.12;

“increment period” has the meaning given in regulation 4.B.12(2);

“officer” has the same meaning as in Part 2;

“practitioner” has the same meaning as in Part 3; and

“uprated earnings” has the same meaning as in Part 3.