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Family benefits and nominations

Our Frequently Asked Questions below will help you answer many of your common questions about Family benefits and nominations.

Answer:
If the member retires or dies in service on or after 1 January 2007 a survivor’s pension may be paid to a surviving qualifying partner. There’s no longer a requirement for a surviving qualifying partner to be nominated in order to receive benefits, however we recommend a Partner Notification form is completed so that we’re aware of the relationship ahead of time.
Answer:

Yes, you should make members aware of the benefits of the Scheme including the introduction of surviving qualifying partner benefits.