It should be noted that regardless of when a person reaches state pension age, the actual income will not be paid out automatically.
A state pension will need to be claimed.
People should receive a letter no later than two months before reaching state pension age telling them what to do but even if it isn’t received, it will still be possible to claim a state pension so long as the claimant is within four months of reaching the appropriate age.
The quickest way to get a state pension, according to the government, is by applying online.
