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Teachers' Pension Scheme (CAS-42089-N4Y0)

Complainant: Mr T
Complaint Topic: Benefits: overpayment (recovery of)
Ref: CAS-42089-N4Y0
Outcome: Not upheld
Respondent: Teachers' Pensions
Type: Pension complaint or dispute
Date:
Appeal: No

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

I do not uphold Mr T’s complaint and no further action is required by TP.

Complaint summary

Mr T’s complaint concerns the fact that TP ceased his widower’s pension and asked him to repay £31,507.53 (net) in respect of the pension he has received since his remarriage. He says that he was not aware that he needed to notify TP that he had remarried, or that his remarriage would result in his pension ceasing.

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