The Department for Work and Pensions has outlined a timetable for state pension age changes that will impact everyone born after April 1960. Under the new rules, the state pension age will increase gradually for those born in specific date ranges.
Detailed Timetable for State Pension Age Increases
For individuals born between 6 April 1960 and 5 May 1960, the state pension age will be 66 years and 1 month. Those born between 6 May 1960 and 5 June 1960 will receive their pension at 66 years and 2 months. The increments continue in one-month steps for subsequent birth periods.
- 6 June 1960 - 5 July 1960: 66 years and 3 months
- 6 July 1960 - 5 August 1960: 66 years and 4 months
- 6 August 1960 - 5 September 1960: 66 years and 5 months
- 6 September 1960 - 5 October 1960: 66 years and 6 months
- 6 October 1960 - 5 November 1960: 66 years and 7 months
- 6 November 1960 - 5 December 1960: 66 years and 8 months
- 6 December 1960 - 5 January 1961: 66 years and 9 months
- 6 January 1961 - 5 February 1961: 66 years and 10 months
- 6 February 1961 - 5 March 1961: 66 years and 11 months
- 6 March 1961 - 5 April 1977: 67 years exactly
Expert Reaction and Official Statement
Elaine Smith, head of employment and skills at the Centre for Ageing Better, commented: "But life expectancy nationally is lower now than it was before the pandemic." In response, the DWP stated: "We're committed to providing financial support for people at any age who need it. Those that have not reached state pension age can access a range of support such as universal credit and other means-tested and disability-related benefits."
