Qualifying Years

My forecast is the maximum of £203. 85. I have 42 qualifying years giving me an estimate of £199. 05. If I buy an extra year, I will make it to the maximum forecast. What happens if the future maximum pension is increased. Will I fall short again or will I stay at maximum even if I don't make any more qualifying years? In other words, once you have crossed the finishing line, do you stay there? Thanks

Hi,

You will need to contact the Department for Work and Pensions for any questions in relation to the qualifying conditions for the state pension and what happens when you achieve the maximum qualifying years required.

Please call the Pension Forecast helpline if you are coming up six months to the date of your retirement, alternatively if you are at 6 months until your state pension date and beyond that you will need to call the State Pension service. 

Contact the Future Pension Centre

Contact the Pension Service

If you need to check your state pension date please see following link:

Check your State Pension age

Thank you.