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What Is The State Pension?

Your age at which you qualify for State Pension determines the date you are eligible to apply for State Pension. The date of your birth determines your age for State Pension. The age of State Pension is currently subject to adjustments. It will be 65 for women and men at the age of the State Pension.

The age of State Pension increases gradually for those born after April 5, 1960, to 67, and finally at 68. It is important not to confuse the state pension age with the date you retire. Also, it is the date at which you are eligible to retire. It can be different based on the financial condition of your family.