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Teachers’ Pension Scheme (PO-21001)

Complainant: Mr E
Complaint Topic: Benefits: overpayment (recovery of)
Ref: PO-21001
Outcome: Not upheld
Respondent: Teachers’ Pensions
Type: Pension complaint or dispute
Date:

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

I do not uphold Mr E’s complaint and no further action is required by Teachers’ Pensions.

My reasons for reaching this decision are explained in more detail below.

Complaint summary

Mr E has complained that Teacher’s Pensions failed to implement a Court Order issued prior to him taking benefits. This has led to him receiving an overpayment that Teacher’s Pensions is now trying to recover.

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