£238 payments delayed in September for people born in these years
An ongoing rise to the UK State Pension age will delay weekly payments of up to £238 from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for people born after September 6, 1960.
TL;DR
- The UK State Pension age is rising from 66 to 67, with the change phasing in until 2028.
- People born after September 6, 1960, will experience delays in receiving their State Pension and Pension Credit.
- Those born between September 6, 1960, and October 5, 1960, will face an extra six-month wait to claim these benefits.
- Pension Credit, worth up to £238 weekly for single individuals, also unlocks additional support like Council Tax discounts and help with housing costs.
- The qualifying age for Pension Credit is linked to the State Pension age, meaning it increases concurrently.