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Teachers’ Pensions Scheme (PO-24287)

Complainant: Mr S
Complaint Topic: Death benefits
Ref: PO-24287
Outcome: Not upheld
Respondent: Teachers' Pensions
Type: Pension complaint or dispute
Date:

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

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

Complaint summary

Mr S contends that the Scheme is discriminatory: male teachers automatically accrued partner pension cover from 1972, while female teachers automatically accrued cover from 1988.

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