Introduction
This section gives you information about survivor's benefits and includes answers to some of the questions you may have, such as, is my pension increased every year, and when will my pension be paid.
What is a survivors's pension?
A survivor's pension benefit consists of an
annual pension and in addition a death grant may be payable in certain circumstances.
Is my survivor's pension increased every year?
To protect their value your pension is increased in line with the
Retail Prices Index, which measures price inflation. These increases are
not limited to a maximum percentage per annum as in many other occupational pension schemes.
Keeping in touch
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important that you let us know if you
change address so we can keep in touch with you. Full details of how to
notify us of a change of address can be found on the
change of address page.