I'm wondering if everyone retiring from the HSE is having the same difficulty. I retired in January this year. Haven't got the figures yet. Without the figures, can't access AVC pension or other pensions. I was told on handing in my retirement notice that there may be a delay of 5-6 months in getting pension, and I should consider going on social welfare. However, now - 6 months on - I'm told people are waiting 12+ months to get the figures, never mind the pension itself.
They have offered me an advance of my lump sum.
Luckily I'm in a position where I don't need it, I certainly don't want it. And I'm still able to service my mortgage, which will -hopefully- be paid off with the lump sum eventually.
I'm just wondering if this is related to the profession you had in the HSE. Does this apply to EVERYONE retiring from the HSE? Or just from certain jobs?
And what is everyone doing about it? Complaining to the HSE? To the Financial Ombudsman? To politicians? And how do you survive while awaiting your pension?
It seems to me to be a ridiculous situation. Especially as I got my NHS pension - about €40pm! - within 30 days of submitting all required documents.
They have offered me an advance of my lump sum.
Luckily I'm in a position where I don't need it, I certainly don't want it. And I'm still able to service my mortgage, which will -hopefully- be paid off with the lump sum eventually.
I'm just wondering if this is related to the profession you had in the HSE. Does this apply to EVERYONE retiring from the HSE? Or just from certain jobs?
And what is everyone doing about it? Complaining to the HSE? To the Financial Ombudsman? To politicians? And how do you survive while awaiting your pension?
It seems to me to be a ridiculous situation. Especially as I got my NHS pension - about €40pm! - within 30 days of submitting all required documents.