Commentary on Sections PART 1 – Pension Scheme Membership for Jobholders CHAPTER 4 – Supplementary provision about compliance and information-sharing Section 64: Functions of the Pensions Ombudsman
Section 64 gives the Pensions Ombudsman a new function, alongside his functions under section 142 of the Pensions Schemes (Northern Ireland) Act 1993, to investigate complaints relating to a jobholder opting out of a pension scheme. This clarifies that people who have opted out will be able to bring a complaint to the Ombudsman.