@Chelsea1 An able-bodied 60-year old should not be expected to receive 'jobseeker's' payment without seeking a job.
So turn up, and play along.
They can impose penalty sanctions if you aren't seen to be seeking a job, but as a last resort. I would be very surprised if they imposed penalty sanctions on a retired 60-year old.
Thanks Conan, I most definitely will, and wiIf you are 62 next week, I think you should remind your case officer of that fact. The concession for those over age 62 not to have to be available for work, is just that ....a concession. But I have heard that some “case officers” choose to ignore that “concession” and still insist that you be available for and actively seeking work. I would challenge the case officer on the age 62 issue.
Even if they agree that you don’t have to be available for work, you still must sign on for credits (typically on a specific date once a year).
Interesting post. Can I ask a couple of questions; how did you manage to retire at 60 in the health service ? Was it on ill health grounds ? When will you get your lump sum and HSE pension do you have to wait for both til 65? Also how have the rules changed for post 2004 entrants ? Sorry I'm clueless about pensions but would also like to get out early at 60. Don't fancy living on welfare or working til 65. Will have around 33 years service at 60 but was only made permanent in 2007.
Officially I think you may need approval but practically it will be your choice. I have never heard of anyone being refused.Also do you need approval to go at say 60 or will they insist on you staying til 65.
Would you advise me to try to buy extra years in the coming years. Presumably that would help reduce the actuarial reduction.
The main advantage for the pre-2004 is eligibility for the Supplementary Pension before 65 (aside from the fact of being able to retire normally from age 60!). A post 2004 pensioner could equally apply for Jobseekers Benefit but when it runs out in 9 months they would have to wait until 65 before applying for the Supplementary (payable up to State Pension age once the conditions are met).The poster is lucky to get a sw payment
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