Teachers’ Pension Scheme (PO-23576)
Complainant: Mr S
Complaint Topic: Death benefits
Ref: PO-23576
Outcome: Not upheld
Respondent: Teachers’ Pensions (TP)
Type: Pension complaint or dispute
Date:
Ombudsman’s Determination
Outcome
I do not uphold Mr S’ complaint and no further action is required by TP.
My reasons for reaching this decision are explained in more detail below.
Complaint summary
Mr S is complaining that TP is acting unfairly in refusing to award him a dependent’s pension from the Scheme, following the death of his partner, Ms N, in October 2017.
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