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As it stands, state pensions can only be claimed when a person reaches their state pension age, which is currently sitting at 66 for most people.
However, the state pension age will be rising to 67 between 2026 and 2048.
Beyond this, it will rise to 68 by 2048.
State pensions will not be paid out automatically when a person reaches their retirement age, they'll need to be claimed.