Protection for you and your Family Video Transcript (108KB, PDF)
If you die as a deferred member of the Scheme the type and amount of benefit payable depends on the date you left the Scheme and whether your dependants qualify for a pension. The following benefits may be payable:
- A lump sum death grant
The death grant payable depends on the date you stopped being an active member of the Scheme. - Widow’s pension
If you are married and die and are survived by your widow, your widow is entitled to a pension. - Widower’s pension
If you are married and die and are survived by your widower, your widower may be entitled to a survivor’s pension. - Civil partner’s pension
Pensions for civil partners were introduced into the Scheme in February 2006. Your civil partner will be entitled to a survivor’s pension. - Eligible cohabiting partner’s pension
Pensions for eligible cohabiting partners were introduced from 1 April 2009 but these only apply to you if you were an active contributing member to the Scheme from 1 April 2009. - Children’s pensions
Your eligible children are entitled to children’s pensions.