The Health and Social Care (Pension Scheme) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008

Lump sum benefits on death: introductionN.I.

209.—(1) If a member or a recent leaver dies before reaching the age of 75, a lump sum is payable in accordance with this Chapter.

(2) Paragraph (1) is subject to the following provisions of this Chapter.

(3) This regulation does not apply if—

(a)the member is—

(i)a pensioner member, or

(ii)a pension credit member who dies after any benefits attributable to the pension credit have become payable, and

(b)the death takes place more than five years after the member's pension becomes payable.