Death in Deferment - Enhanced M Plan

In the event of your death after leaving IBM but before retiring, the following would be payable:

  • The value of your Enhanced M Plan Retirement Account (including any ASCs/AVCs) will be paid to your beneficiary (subject to HMRC limits).
  • A DB pension will be paid to a SpouseCivil PartnerDependant and/or Child. Full details can be found in your DB Plan handbook.
  • The value of any DB ASC/AVC fund will be paid to your beneficiary.

In the case of separation, the Trustee has absolute discretion over who may receive a pension.

If no pensions are payable, the following would be paid to your beneficiary:

  • A refund of all your DB contributions including interest
  • A payment equal to any DB Smart* contributions including interest
  • A payment equal to the value of any ASCs/AVCs

 

Last Updated: 24/06/2009