The LGPS provides valuable life cover and financial protection for your family.
It is important to tell us who you choose to receive your pension benefits if you die.
The quick and easy way to tell us your expression of wish nomination is using your online pension account. Your changes will take immediate effect.
What benefits will be paid when I die?
On your death, pensions will be paid to your:
- eligible children
- spouse, civil partner, or, if certain conditions are met, eligible cohabiting partner.
A lump sum death grant will also be paid if you:
- die in service as a member of the LGPS
- leave before retirement with deferred benefits and die before receiving them
- die after receiving your pension, before age 75, if less than ten years’ pension has been paid.
Your expression of wish will in most cases be followed. But nominations can become out of date and occasions do arise where the Fund must use its discretion, if your nomination no longer appears appropriate. This is why you must ensure it’s up to date as your circumstances change.
Find out about life cover and financial protection in the LGPS.
Find out about expression of wish and death grant nominations.