DWP in Spain
Mar 4th 2009 | 11:06 pm
#31
RETIRED ;-))
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 20,156
From: Benalmadena Pueblo,Spain
Re: DWP in Spain
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.
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.
Mar 4th 2009 | 11:48 pm
#32
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,617
From: Beckenham, London borough Bromley
Re: DWP in Spain
Hi DWP in Spain,
Well done, it is good to know you are finding the answers
Davexf
Well done, it is good to know you are finding the answers
Davexf
Mar 5th 2009 | 1:25 am
#33
I believe.
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 387
From: Up the hill near Castalla. (Alicante)
Re: DWP in Spain
Hey I just used the pension service, retirement calculator, apparently I can retire in 2031 aged 66 
Mar 5th 2009 | 2:17 am
#35
Structural Surveyor
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,048
From: Sevilla/Cordoba border
Re: DWP in Spain
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
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Mar 5th 2009 | 8:03 am
#36
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 2,624
From: The Charente - still smiling.
Re: DWP in Spain
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.
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.
So
THANK YOU
Mar 11th 2009 | 12:05 am
#37
Forum Regular
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 174
Re: DWP in Spain
I am encouraged by the DWP taking this helpful step towards resolving some of our problems. If only HM Revenue and Customs in Newcastle were equally transparent we would be able to get sensible answers to the ridiculous problems we face regarding health care in Spain and in particular, the E106 form and the EHIC card.
Mar 23rd 2009 | 9:05 pm
#38
Ex Expat
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,140
From: West Midlands, ex Granada province
Re: DWP in Spain
Just bumping this thread in case people don't know/have forgotten it is here.
Mar 23rd 2009 | 9:13 pm
#39
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 749
From: Tavira
Re: DWP in Spain
You're right, I had forgotten, are you able to help Portuguese expats as well? If so, could we move a copy or a link to this to the Portuguese forum?
Mar 24th 2009 | 2:09 am
#40
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 10,549
Re: DWP in Spain
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
I have to wait till 2037, Bugger but I will be 67.
Mar 24th 2009 | 4:38 am
#42
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 10,549
Re: DWP in Spain
Well I was talking about official dates but as it happens im 38 and was medically retired 5 years ago
Im really glad I bought in to the whole private pension thing. Because at the time I had not expected to start getting it for some time.
Im really glad I bought in to the whole private pension thing. Because at the time I had not expected to start getting it for some time.
Last edited by Ka Ora!; Mar 24th 2009 at 4:40 am.
Mar 24th 2009 | 4:43 am
#43
Ex Expat
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,140
From: West Midlands, ex Granada province
Re: DWP in Spain
I retired at 54 and can draw my State Pension next January.
Mar 24th 2009 | 10:34 am
#44
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 11,231
From: Granada Costa
Re: DWP in Spain
I retired on my 50th birthday and have never regretted it.
Mar 24th 2009 | 11:53 am
#45
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,433
Re: DWP in Spain
The time in your life when time is no longer money. 
Last edited by poshnbucks; Mar 24th 2009 at 11:57 am.
