If you die after retirement, the Cornwall Pension Fund provides protection for your family.
Depending on your circumstances the following may be payable:
- Lump sum death grant
- Spouse, civil partners or nominated cohabiting partners pension
- Children's pensions
Find out more about these payments below by clicking on the titles.
If you are receiving a survivor's pension, this will increase each April in line with the consumer prices index. If you die whilst receiving a survivor's pension, then no further benefits will be payable.
Relevant documents
In order to ensure your family are protected it is essential that you have completed the relevant form:
- Expression of wish for lump sum death benefits form
- Nomination of cohabiting partner for survivors pension form (before completing the nomination of cohabiting partner for survivors pension form, please read the notes on the reverse of the form, as it only applies to certain individuals).
If your circumstances change, for example if you get married or enter into a civil partnership you will need to complete a new form.