NHS Pension Scheme (CAS-77309-S8M2)
Complainant: Ms S
Complaint Topic: Death benefits
Ref: CAS-77309-S8M2
Outcome: Not upheld
Respondent: NHS Business Services Authority
Type: Pension complaint or dispute
Date:
Appeal: No
Ombudsman’s Determination
Outcome
I do not uphold Ms S’ complaint and no further action is required by
Complaint summary
Ms S’ complaint is about the death benefits payable in relation to her late ex-husband, Mr E. Ms S has said that:
she was under the impression that, as the surviving partner, she would receive the remainder of the deceased’s pension; and
she was not made aware that divorce would affect this.
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