67DApplication to participate

67D Application to participate

s. 67D

(1) An eligible pensioner may during the relevant election period apply in writing to the ESS Board to participate in the beneficiary choice program in the form approved by the ESS Board.

(2) An eligible pensioner must elect to convert the whole or 50 per cent of his or her pension or gratuity entitlement.

S. 67D(3) amended by No. 40/2010 s. 38(2).

(3) If an eligible pensioner has a partner, the eligible pensioner must also elect to convert the same percentage of his or her partner's pension entitlement.

(4) An application under this section—

(a) can not be withdrawn after it has been accepted by the ESS Board;

(b) ceases to have any effect if the applicant dies before the application is accepted by the ESS Board.

S. 67E inserted by No. 95/2000 s. 12.