The lump sum death grant is equal to three times assumed pensionable pay. If you are part-time, it is three times assumed pensionable part-time pay.
If you have other deferred or pensioner benefits, the death grant payable is the higher of either the active death grant or the sum of the deferred and pensioner death grants.
Expression of Wish Form
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.