Pensions Ombudsman determination
Nhs Pension Scheme · CAS-50110-Q2G8
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Full determination
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Ombudsman’s Determination Applicant Ms R
Scheme NHS Pension Scheme (the Scheme)
Respondents NHS Business Services Authority (NHS BSA)
Outcome
Complaint summary
Background information, including submissions from the parties
“72 Qualifying for retirement benefits
A member is qualified for retirement benefits under this scheme if –
(a) The member has at least 2 years’ qualifying service; or
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Adjudicator’s Opinion
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Ms R did not accept the Adjudicator’s Opinion and the complaint was passed to me to consider. I agree with the Adjudicator’s Opinion. Ms R did not provide any further comments for me to consider.
Ombudsman’s decision
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Anthony Arter
Pensions Ombudsman 14 July 2021
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