PART 4BENEFITS PAYABLE FOR DEATH
Meaning of “eligible child”31
1
In this Order, “eligible child” in relation to a deceased member or former member, means—
a
a child or an adopted child of the deceased who meets any of the conditions specified in paragraph (2); and
b
any other child or young person who—
i
meets any of those conditions; and
ii
was financially dependent on the deceased on the day of death.
2
The conditions referred to in paragraph (1) are that the person—
a
is aged under 18;
b
is in full-time education or vocational training and is aged under 23; or
c
because of physical or mental impairment—
i
is, in the opinion of the Secretary of State, unable to engage in gainful employment; and
ii
was dependent on the deceased on day of the deceased’s death.