SCHEDULE 2Scheme flexibilities

PART 4Election to buy out the standard reduction

CHAPTER 2Making a buy-out election

Making a buy-out election32

1

A buy-out election made by a member (P) must state the number of years in respect of which the standard reduction is to be bought out.

2

A buy-out election must be made by written notice to the scheme manager.

3

The notice of election must specify—

a

if P is in more than one eligible employment, the name of the employer who is to deduct the contributions;

b

P’s name;

c

P’s date of birth;

d

P’s normal pension age;

e

the date on which P entered pensionable service;

f

P’s annual rate of pensionable earnings.

4

The scheme manager may ask P to provide further information.