Originally Posted by DWPinSpain (Post 7347201)

That's the last time I take a day off.

There are a lot of questions on here, and it will be difficult to give precise answers. The one thing everyone has to remember is that although there are general rules to pensions and benefits claims, there will always be individual circumstances that dictate the awards of benefits.

As for JDR's case, I will need to PM you about it before I can give you an answer as I'll need more info.

In terms of retirement dates, the Pension Reform Act comes into play on 6th April 2010. As someone mentioned, there has to be a cut off date sometime. But yes, 30 years contributions are all you will need for a full state pension although the retirement age for women is going up from 60 to 65 between 2010 and 2020 and from 65 to 68 for both men and women between 2020 and 2046. You can get more info at www.thepensionservice.gov.uk.

As for getting the claim forms from the International Pension Centre, if you haven't received one by four months before retirement age, give them a call on 0044 191 218 7777.

I´ll have a look at the other questions later. Bear in mind that I can only check the forum so often, so please be patient while waiting for a reply.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Dxf (Post 7347810)

Hi DWP in Spain,

Well done, it is good to know you are finding the answers

Davexf

Originally Posted by Grebo (Post 7348060)

Hey I just used the pension service, retirement calculator, apparently I can retire in 2031 aged 66 http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ns/sniffle.gif

Originally Posted by DWPinSpain (Post 7347201)

That's the last time I take a day off.

There are a lot of questions on here, and it will be difficult to give precise answers. The one thing everyone has to remember is that although there are general rules to pensions and benefits claims, there will always be individual circumstances that dictate the awards of benefits.

As for JDR's case, I will need to PM you about it before I can give you an answer as I'll need more info.

In terms of retirement dates, the Pension Reform Act comes into play on 6th April 2010. As someone mentioned, there has to be a cut off date sometime. But yes, 30 years contributions are all you will need for a full state pension although the retirement age for women is going up from 60 to 65 between 2010 and 2020 and from 65 to 68 for both men and women between 2020 and 2046. You can get more info at www.thepensionservice.gov.uk.

As for getting the claim forms from the International Pension Centre, if you haven't received one by four months before retirement age, give them a call on 0044 191 218 7777.

I´ll have a look at the other questions later. Bear in mind that I can only check the forum so often, so please be patient while waiting for a reply.

Thanks.

Originally Posted by Grebo (Post 7348060)

Hey I just used the pension service, retirement calculator, apparently I can retire in 2031 aged 66 http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h1...ns/sniffle.gif

Originally Posted by Ka Ora! (Post 7413820)

I have to wait till 2037, Bugger but I will be 67.

Originally Posted by Mitzyboy (Post 7414334)

I retired at 52 :p