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Lump sum death grant

The death grant payable for deferred members depends on the date the member stopped being an active member of the Scheme.

Leaver from 1 April 2009 onwards

  • Death grant = 5 x deferred annual pension plus pensions increases. 

Leaver before 1 April 2009

  • Death grant = 3 x deferred annual pension

NB. If you leave with deferred benefits and are also an active member when you die only the highest death grant is payable i.e. either

  • A lump sum death grant in respect of your deferred benefits, or
  • A death in service lump sum of three times your assumed pensionable pay

Expression of Wish

You can nominate who you would like your death grant and/or proceeds from your AVC fund to be paid to in the event of your death. This can be done via My NILGOSC Pension Online or you can complete and return an Expression of Wish Form LGS20 (879KB, PDF). All members are strongly advised to make a nomination and to ensure that it is kept up to date, especially if your circumstances change.

Under the regulations, NILGOSC retains absolute discretion on the allocation of any death grant. When exercising its discretion, NILGOSC will consider any nomination that you have made.