TPO sets out steps to help schemes manage benefit overpayments

Guidance follows the Court of Appeal’s decision in CMG Pension Trustees case

Martin Richmond
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TPO sets out steps to help schemes manage benefit overpayments

The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO) has published a factsheet to provide pension schemes with information on how to manage benefit overpayments.

The factsheet provides guidance for scheme trustees and managers on the actions they will need to take to recoup any overpayments on benefits by making deductions from a member's future payments. ...

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