Will the survivors of eligible members who have died since 1 April 2015 also be asked to make a choice between the different pension schemes?
Existing beneficiaries of eligible members will be contacted with a choice of whether to retain the benefits they currently receive or choose the benefits available under the alternative scheme.
In most cases the choice between benefits will fall to the late member’s surviving spouse or partner. If there are children also in receipt of a survivor pension, and the decision maker lives in a separate household to the child, any decision taken will not affect the child’s pension. Where the child and decision maker live in the same household, the usual rules around total survivor benefits payable will apply.
I think my spouse was affected by the age discrimination but they passed away last year. Will you review the pension I get now as their spouse?
Yes. If your spouse was affected by the age discrimination your pension will be reviewed and we will write to you once we’re in a position to confirm how the changes will affect you. Please check the website for updates.
