pension

[BobbyBobBob]

I recently retired from a large company where i was in the final salary pension scheme for over 20years. My case was not straight forward as i had worked varied part time and full time hours at different times during this period. I had also subscribed to AVC payments for 13years. When I got my quote prior to retirement, it didn't match up in number of years to previous anual forecasts and I asked on several occasions for my records to be investigated. I was told that it was accurate according to their records. I then retired and received the final quote after the retirement date. It was slightly less than the original quote despite being based on a slightly higher pensionable salary. I then queried this. At this stage they looked in more depth into my records which I had originally requested that they do, and found that they had made a mistake and I had been overpaid to a large degree. I do not expect anything to which i am not entitled but I definately would not have made the decision to retire when I did, if I had been aware of the accurate figures. The matter has affected my health. Does anyone know how I stand legally in this situation and whether I can take the case further?

[Mumof2]

http://www.pensionsadvisoryservice.org.uk/Abou t_TPAS/TPAS_and_The_Pensions_Ombudsman/

Have a look here and if necessary give them a ring ..they may point you in the right direction..good luck