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USS Pension Scheme (PO-22315)

Complainant: Dr S
Complaint Topic: Benefits: overpayment (recovery of)
Ref: PO-22315
Outcome: Not upheld
Respondent: Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd
Type: Pension complaint or dispute
Date:

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

I do not uphold Dr S’ complaint and no further action is required by USS Ltd.

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

Complaint summary

Dr S disagrees with USS Ltd’s decision to recoup an overpayment of pension and tax free cash lump sum from his current pension payments.

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