The National Health Service Superannuation Scheme (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2008

Amendment of regulation F1

19.—(1) Regulation F1 (lump sum when member dies in pensionable employment) is amended as follows.

(2) In paragraph (1) for “70” substitute “75”.

(3) In paragraph (1A)(c) after “pay contributions” insert “from a date before 1st April 2008”.

(4) After paragraph (1A) insert–

“(1B) A lump sum on death shall be payable in accordance with regulation F5 where, on the day the member died, the member is–

(a) under the age of–

(i) 75 if not a special class officer; or

(ii) 70 if a special class officer;

(b) in NHS employment;

(c) no longer required to pay contributions on or after 1st April 2008 pursuant to regulation D1(3) or (4) (contributions by members); and

(d) except where regulations E2(11) (early retirement pension (ill health)), E2A(11) (ill health pension on early retirement) or R4(4) (members doing more than one job) apply, not in receipt of a pension under any of regulations E1 to E5.”.