State Pension

[fruitsalad]

Does anyone know how far in advance you should apply for it

[roslyn251254]

Isn't it automatic?

[ladybirder]

You don't. They contact you.

[ubasses]

Not Automatic, when you reach state pension age they will send you a letter advising you how to claim. If you ignore it, your pension will be deferred until you do. It will be earning interest in the meantime.

[fruitsalad]

Not automatic anymore

[ladybirder]

I see it's changed since I claimed mine. Ubasses is correct.

[fruitsalad]

I wont be deffering it, Its 6 years late as it is
:(

[Peter Pedant]

ubasses is pretty well always right

[Buenchico]

You can claim up to 3 months in advance.

Quote:
"If you have not received an invitation letter but you are within 3 months of reaching your State Pension age, you can request an invitation code."

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

[bobbinwales]

// it's 6 years late as it is//
I assume your getting it at 66 and your comparing to when women's got there's at 60.

[rowanwitch]

You should get a letter inviting you to apply, if not 3 months before.