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NHS Pension Scheme (PO-11218)

Complainant: Mr Y
Complaint Topic: Membership
Ref: PO-11218
Outcome: Not upheld
Respondent: NHS Pensions (a service provided by NHS Business Services Authority)
Type: Pension complaint or dispute
Date:

Ombudsman’s Determination

Outcome

I do not uphold Mr Y’s complaint and no further action is required by NHS BSA.

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

Complaint summary

Mr Y complains that NHS BSA has said that ‘special class status’ (SCS) no longer applies to him.  As a result, he is unable to retire at age 55 with unreduced pension benefits.

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