Contents
These notes explain the benefits from
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(LGPS) when a pensioner dies.
After reading these notes, please fill in the
Beneficiary’s Form which you will find at the
end of this booklet.
You can also download it from our website at
www.sypensions.org.uk/booklets.
This form is very important. Your benefits
cannot be paid without it. Once you have
completed the form, please return it to;
South Yorkshire Pensions Authority
18 Regent Street
Barnsley
S70 2HG
If you need any help completing the form,
please call at the above address or telephone
01226 772923 for assistance.
This guide cannot cover every
personal circumstance.
www.sypensions.org.uk
This booklet is for
general use and
cannot cover every
personal circumstance.
In the event of
any dispute over
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pension benefits, the
appropriate legislation
will prevail as this
booklet does not
confer any contractual
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or statutory rights and is
provided for information
purposes only.
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Who Is Entitled To Benefits
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Widow/Widower/Surviving Civil Partner/
Cohabiting Partner 3
Cohabiting Partner 3
Children 4
Nominee of Death Grant 4
Estate 4
What Benefits Are Payable
Short-Term Pension 5
Long-Term Pension 6
Lump Sum Death Grant 7
How Long Are Pensions Payable
Short-Term Pensions 9
Long-Term Pensions 9
When And How Are Benefits Paid
Widow’s/Widower’s/Surviving Civil Partner’s/
Cohabiting Partner’s Pension 10
Children’s Pensions 10
Payslips 11
Lump Sum Death Grant 11
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Cost of Living Increases
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Contents
the Local Government Pension Scheme
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