>> >> Technically you don't have to derfer your State Pension: It is automatically deferred until
>> you
>> >> actually claim it. It isn't paid automaticaly at your retirement age.
>>
>> Mine was. I got a letter to say it was coming and where would I
>> like it paid.
>>
Well they must have made you a special case then. Everybody else has to claim it
From the HMG website.
"You do not get your State Pension automatically - you have to claim it. You should get a letter no later than 2 months before you reach State Pension age, telling you what to do.
You can either claim your State Pension or delay (defer) claiming it.
If you want to defer, you do not have to do anything. Your pension will automatically be deferred until you claim it.
Deferring your State Pension could increase the payments you get when you decide to claim it. Any extra payments you get from deferring could be taxed."
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