Insertion of new paragraphs 43A to 43C of Schedule 345
After paragraph 43 of Schedule 3 insert—
Calculation of a short-term child pension of an eligible child of a transition member43A
1
This paragraph applies to a short-term child pension payment to a child of a transition member.
2
The short-term rate of child pension—
a
is payable under this scheme; but
b
is not payable under regulation 98 of the existing scheme regulations.
Rate of a long-term child pension of an eligible child of a transition member43B
The long-term rate of a child pension of an eligible child (C) of a transition member is the sum of—
a
the child pension under this scheme;
b
the child pension under the existing scheme;
c
any enhancement to which C is entitled under regulation 152 of these Regulations, and
d
any enhancement to which C is entitled under Part 3 of Schedule 9 of the existing scheme regulations.
Reduction of child pension43C
1
This paragraph applies if the eligible child (C) of a transition member applies—
a
for payment of a child pension under this scheme; and
b
for payment of a child pension under the existing scheme.
2
The scheme manager may determine after taking advice from the scheme actuary that either or both of the following enhancement of child pension benefits are reduced—
a
C’s enhancement of a child pension under regulation 152 of these Regulations;
b
C’s enhancement of a child pension under Part 3 of Schedule 9 to the existing scheme benefits.