I heard I could take out my state pension early due to ill health?

jef002384

is this true?

im not that old yet 

Alter_ego

Pretty sure it's not true fo SP. However many private defined benefit pensions allow it in some circumstances

Vegastare

No you have to reach state pension age - at present this is 66

Spoonie_Turtle

Taking pensions early can affect entitlement to means-tested benefits, and certain non-means tested benefits.  You should see if you may be entitled to any financial help by using a benefits calculator 
https://www.entitledto.co.uk/
https://benefits-calculator-2.turn2us.org.uk/

If you have any questions or are unsure about possible entitlement, please do ask on here or on the Tax Credits and Benefits board.

Alice_Holt

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6324549/i-heard-i-could-take-out-my-state-pension-early-due-to-ill-health#latest

sheeps68

Ni I got my work place pension early due to ill health medical retirement but I have to wait until I reach pension age for my state pension.

poppy12345

sheeps68 said:

Ni I got my work place pension early due to ill health medical retirement but I have to wait until I reach pension age for my state pension.

It's not always advised to take any works pension early because it affects means tested benefits and also affects New Style ESA if your pension is more than £85 per week.