HSE pension question - no longer resident in Ireland

mel.b

A bit of a morbid question but i’m doing my will so need to know if i have to include this.

I am Australian (have Irish citizenship) and worked for the HSE from Nov 2007 to May 2018 (full time, no gaps in service) I am now back in Australia.

I know my pension is preserved until retirement age. However if i was to die before reaching retirement age, is my estate owed anything from this? I currently don’t have a spouse or any kids.

thanks 😊

Jim_Hodge

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058241346/hse-pension-question-no-longer-resident-in-ireland

Clear enough on the HSE website.

superannuation-scheme-information-booklet.pdf (hse.ie)

Should a member with preserved benefits die before reaching their retirement age, a gratuity equivalent to the retirement lump sum is payable to that person’s estate.

It should be something like: Salary on Leaving*3/80*10.5(years of service). About 40% of a years salary in 2018.

mel.b

Thanks for that!