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currently claiming pension credit but about to reach 65
turnbui
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Hi everyone,
I will turn 65 this year. I currently claim pension credit. What do I need to do to claim my state pension? Is it automatic in that I don't have to do anything or do I need to call or fill a form? How will it affect my current payment amount? Any info would be appreciated.
Thank you.
I will turn 65 this year. I currently claim pension credit. What do I need to do to claim my state pension? Is it automatic in that I don't have to do anything or do I need to call or fill a form? How will it affect my current payment amount? Any info would be appreciated.
Thank you.
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You need to claim your state pension.
https://www.gov.uk/state-pension/how-to-claim
See http://www.ageuk.org.uk/Documents/EN-GB/Factsheets/FS48_Pension_Credit_fcs.pdf?dtrk=true
You advise PC re change of circumstances.0 -
And you ought to receive an "invitation to claim" from DWP about 4 months from your 65th birthday.0
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thanks foks.0
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You can claim 4 months and 4 days before you retire.0
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