State Pension

[emmie]

does anyone know if you have to apply for your state pension, as i will be coming up for mine in dec this year

[waterboatman]

You shouldn't need to emmie. They should let you know.

[emmie]

i have looked on Gov.UK but there is a lot of info to sift through, so what does one have to do to apply for the state pension.

[waterboatman]

You should get a letter telling you how much and when.

[emmie]

ok, then how does that affect one's other benefits, i currently get PIP and ESA. would these both stop,

[emmie]

what exactly is Pension Credit, is it some sort of top up?

[Jackdaw33]

You need to apply first. Usually about four months before it's due.

[waterboatman]

If you are concerned, go to your local DHSS office and they will be happy to help you.

[waterboatman]

I didn't jack. They told me!

[emmie]

i stay out of the DWP as its convoluted and a time waster, having had some nasty dealings with these people over time

[emmie]

mine is due in December 2020.

[Jackdaw33]

Well I certainly had to apply.

[emmie]

ok, so i have to apply, might give them a call next week, i just thought as many on here are retired you would be able to advise the process.

[waterboatman]

I suppose it depends where you are.

[waterboatman]

It would be worth checking emmie.

[emmie]

surely it shouldn't matter where you are.

[Tilly2]

This seems to be quite clear, Emmie.
https://www.pensionsadvisoryservice.org.uk/about-pensions/the-state-pension/claiming-state-pension#:~:text=You%20usually%20have%20to%20claim,if%20you%20are%20still%20working.

[emmie]

thanks Tilly

[Old_Geezer]

One learns something new every day. What an inefficient, slack, process. Don't the national authorities know who the nation's citizens are ? Why don't the competent individuals get promoted and ensure things run properly ?

[THECORBYLOON]

"What an inefficient, slack, process."

What's wrong with the process exactly?

[Peter Pedant]

yes you do
there has been some discussion before on this
everyone finks er sorry thinks that since they paid and it came in 1906 ( the old people danced in the streets because they didnt have to work until they dropped) -and was clearly an element of the Welfare State

it is now classed a a benefit and you have to apply
you get a letter telling you