Women born between April 6, 1950, and April 5, 1960, were shocked to learn their state pension age had been increased by six years. Their planned retirement at 60 meant receiving state pension benefits at 66. This outraged many women, fueling the formation of the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign. The group is actively protesting for appropriate redress from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
WASPI Claim Submission Process
To apply for compensation, women must fill out an eligibility form on the Dedicate WASPI site. Madden, the campaign chair, cautions women against third-party sites claiming payment. Madden emphasizes that only the government’s secure platform will deliver legitimate payments. Claimants are advised to secure vital documentation: proof of birth, and information illustrating how the change in retirement age affected their retirement plans, then proceed with the streamlined digital process.
What Is the Maximum Allowable Amount?
Compensation amounts have been set between £1,000 to £2,950 d the PHSO suggested compensation amounts based on the individual cases. Claimants may soon be receiving compensation that will help them cover their income, caregiving, or retirement related expenses. Many people, even receiving four figure amounts will be a big relief considering the uncertainty in their lives.
Estimated Claim Deposit Dates
Due to the general election in the UK, there is still no confirmed date. However, the media suggests that approximately 3.6 million women may be receiving payments in September 2025. Claimants should be on alert for official statements, and should not fill forms on unverified websites which can lead to identity theft.
Fraud Prevention and Personal Information Protection
Fraudulent websites have sprung up aiming to exploit people searching for genuine claims. As the compensations are lrolled out, WASPI leaders have highlighted that no genuine claims need payment. If you feel that your information is not secure, you can contact action fraud to help with your account and review your statements for suspicious activities.