What will my Qualifying Spouse receive when I die?

The benefits available are set out in the retirement quotation you received before you retired. In summary, they are generally as follows:

  • 60% of your own pension, before giving up any pension for a cash sum when you retired.

Are there any other payments due?

  • If you have been receiving a pension for less than five years, the Trustee has the discretion to pay the remainder of the payments due for the five-year period to your estate as a lump sum, subject to certain limits.
  • If you are not married and do not have a civil partner, a pension may be payable to an Adult Dependant, at the discretion of your Employing Company. Please read the Adult Dependants Factsheet for further details.
  • A Children’s pension, the amount of which depends on whether you have a Qualifying Spouse and how many Children you have. See the SOCPF explanatory booklet for full details.

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What if my personal details change

If you change your personal details such as your bank account or you move home, you will need to let the Pensions Administration Team know your new details.

Pension increases

During the course of payment your pension will increase each year, as long as there is an increase in the Retail Prices Index (RPI).