The National Health Service Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Surviving adult dependant pension

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112.—(1) If an active member, a deferred member or a pensioner member dies leaving a surviving adult dependant, the surviving adult dependant is entitled to a pension payable for life.

(2) In this Part, “surviving adult dependant” means, in relation to a deceased member of former member—

(a)the surviving spouse;

(b)the surviving civil partner; or

(c)a surviving nominated partner.

(3) For the rate at which the pension is payable, see regulations 114 to 118.