FAQ

Question	Can I have my UK pension paid to me in Spain ?
Answer	If you are entitled to a UK state pension, this can normally continue to be paid in any country in the world. State retirement ages vary from country to country. Some entitlements such as medical treatment vary according to whether you are retired and/or in receipt of a state pension. If you receive the UK pension while living in an EU or EEA country you will receive the annual increases in the state pension. Although the pension can be paid outside the EU/EEA area. You may not receive the usual increases in some countries. Check with the International Pension centre at www.dwp.gov.uk or www.thepensionservice.gov.uk telephone 0191 218 7547. Many UK benefits including the income related benefits such as Pension Credit, Income Support, Housing Benefit and Council Tax benefit cannot continue to be paid if you move to an EU or EEA country. If you are receiving long term Incapacity Benefit, Severe Disablement Allowance or Widows Benefit, these may continue to be claimed while resident in another EU Member State, providing you satisfy the conditions. It is also possible to receive widow's pension, industrial injuries benefits and war pensions abroad. If you are receiving an occupation pension from a former employer or a personal pension, contact your pension provider to find out about arrangements for having this paid to you if you move abroad. The above information has been taken from www.ace.org.uk