Mrs MM was 60 back in September.

[micmak]

Because of the increase in the retirement age she doesn't get her state pension until the begining of March. As it is paid in arrears it will be April before she gets it My question is, when can she expect to hear from the DWP as they will need her bank details to pay her. Has anyone any experience of this. Thanks. Mic

[Calibax]

I would have thought that you should have heard already as you now have to claim your state pension rather than get it automatically. I think my sisters got their notification about six months before their retirement date. Might be worth checking with the DWP. Do they have your correct current address?

[micmak]

I think so calibax. I will get her to check it out after the bank holiday Thanks.

[craft1948]

I drew mine at the end of August and was sent notification in May.

[micmak]

Then going on your experience craft she can expect a letter any day now.

[craft1948]

Should think so mic......if she hasn't heard by the end of the month I'd ring them, despite what you hear I've always found them really helpful. Once you've got the letter you do have to apply for the pension, as you can also choose to defer it for a couple of years and get a bigger pension.

[boxtops]

I got a letter some months before the due date when I was 60, saying that if I wanted to claim, I had to let them know. I'm still working so not claiming it yet (and it accrues a % for every year I leave it) - all I have to do is let them know when I want to start receiving it.

This site is really useful, it has all the info you need - it says she will be contacted 4 months before she might start receiving it. http://www.direct.gov...tatePension/DG_183111

so as you say - any time now!

[micmak]

Thanks for that craft. ♥

[micmak]

Cheers Boxy.

[ethandron]

pardon me butting in
boxy, i'm really surprised, i had you down as about 45. you're obviously very young on the computer :o)

[boxtops]

Damn, you're not supposed to have noticed ;-) - maintaining a youthful outlook on life, I hope!!

[nonomaybe]

I believe you have to claim it,it's not paid automatically.