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You can get a state pension if you have reached state pension age (currently 60 for
women, 65 for men), you meet the contribution condition and you have made a claim.
You can claim at any time from 4 months before state pension age. The two main categories
of state pension are contributory and are known as Category A and B pensions. Category
A pensions are normally based on your own National Insurance Contribution record.
Category B pensions are payable only to married women, widows and some widowers and
are based on their spouse's contribution record. Category D pensions are non-
For further information Website: www.thepensionservice.gov.uk
You can get more information from the Department for Work and Pension website. The address is: www.dwp.gov.uk
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