PART 9Death benefits
CHAPTER 2Pensions for surviving adults
Annual rate of surviving adult’s pensions payable on death of pensioner member129
1
This regulation applies on the death of a pensioner member of this scheme (P).
2
The annual rate of a surviving adult’s earned pension is an amount equal to 50% of the annual rate of retirement earned pension calculated without subtracting the early payment reduction (if any).
3
The annual rate of a surviving adult’s lower tier ill-health pension is an amount equal to 50% of the annual rate of P’s lower tier ill-health pension.
4
The annual rate of a surviving adult’s enhanced upper tier ill-health pension is an amount equal to 50% of the annual rate of P’s enhanced upper tier ill-health pension.
5
The annual rate of a surviving adult’s added pension is an amount equal to 50% of the annual rate of retirement added (all beneficiaries) pension calculated without subtracting the early payment reduction (if any).
6
In accordance with section 7(4) of PIA 1971, for the purposes of this regulation there is to be disregarded any increase in the annual rate of a pension since the beginning date for that pension.