8 January 2026
We're now paying bonus pension arrears to members who died since 1 November 2024.
If the member had a spouse
We'll pay the arrears directly to the spouse at the end of February 2026 on behalf of the deceased member’s estate. You don't need to do anything.
If the member did not have a spouse
We'll write to the next of kin in the coming months. We'll ask for details of the member's estate so we can make the payment.
What happens next
Processing these payments will take time. We're working through them as quickly as we can and appreciate your patience.
If you have questions, please contact us