Local Government Pension Scheme (PO-19673)

Ombudsman’s Determination

Complaint summary

The Estate’s complaint against the Council is brought by the late Mrs N’s husband, Dr Y. Mrs N had been approved for ill health retirement benefits, however she passed away as an active member of the Scheme shortly before her employment with the Council was terminated. Consequently, a lesser death grant was paid to Dr Y. The complaint concerns the leaving date set by the Council after it awarded Mrs N ill health retirement benefits.

Summary of the Ombudsman’s Determination and reasons

The complaint is upheld against the Council on the basis that it ought to have set her retirement date on the same date that her ill health retirement had been approved.