Overview

• The increase from 66 to 67 will be phased between 2026 and 2028, with those born from 6 March 1961 to 5 April 1977 reaching State Pension age at 67.
• The timetable is set in the Pensions Act 2014, and a further rise to 68 between 2044 and 2046 is provided for under the Pensions Act 2007.
• The Department for Work and Pensions will send advance letters to affected cohorts to confirm when they can claim their State Pension.
• Entitlement to several working‑age benefits stops at State Pension age, including Universal Credit, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support, Working Tax Credit and new PIP claims, with alternatives such as Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit requiring proactive applications.
• People can verify their State Pension age and forecast via GOV.UK, while HMRC reports over 10,000 top‑up payments totaling £12.5 million through its digital service to boost State Pensions.