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Can Widow claim on husband’s non-contributory pension?

Widow (almost 60yrs old) has been told she cannot claim husband’s company pension as it was non-contributory.

(He was employed for 15 yrs - but the pension has since been taken over by another company).

Thanks in anticipation to all replies

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  • EdInvestor
    EdInvestor Posts: 15,749 Forumite
    This depends on the rules of the scheme.
    Trying to keep it simple...;)
  • I agree. The rules of the scheme will determine what benefits are payable on death. It might be worth digging out any statements/booklets which were issued to the widow's husband as these may also confirm the benefits on death in service/death in deferment (i.e. death after leaving employment before taking retirement)/death in retirement.

    Some pension schemes only provide a 'return of contributions' on death in deferment, in which case a non-contributory scheme would not provide anything.
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