State Pension

[elliemay1]

Does a male get his state pension on the day of his 66th birthday?

[barry1010]

No, he currently gets payment from that date but it doesn't appear in his account until four or five weeks later, usually. It might be sooner if he is lucky 

[newmodarmy]

I don't think one's sex is relevant now.

[elliemay1]

Thanks barry, that's great

[barry1010]

I have worded that badly.  State pension is always paid in arrears so it is backdated to his birthday.  

[elliemay1]

Thanks barry & Newmodarmy

[Hopkirk]

It's not automatic, it has to be claimed I believe.

[Ken4155]

And, Ellie, just in case you're unaware, it has to be applied for where once it used to be automatically awarded. 3 month before reaching the requirement age.

[elliemay1]

Thank you Hopkirk and Ken, my husband applied for it approximately 3 months ago

[brainiac]

Can all be done online:

https://www.gov.uk/new-state-pension/how-to-claim

[ToraToraTora]

No, pension age is now variable depending DOB, see here:

https://www.gov.uk/state-pension-age

 

[elliemay1]

Thank you all, he has already had confirmation that he is getting it, I just couldn't remember the details!

[Hopkirk]

Thanks Ellie.