When exactly is state pension frozen?

[Zaphod Priest]

For someone already living in Thailand, is the state pension frozen on the date to which they become entitled to it, or is it when they first claim it?

In other words, could one get a higher pension by delaying claiming it until the new tax year with the new pension rate?

[topt]

Just now, Zaphod Priest said:

For someone already living in Thailand, is the state pension frozen on the date to which they become entitled to it, or is it when they first claim it?

In other words, could one get a higher pension by delaying claiming it until the new tax year with the new pension rate?

I asked this question twice - in an online form and to a person - no answer to the form and  and the person I asked was so unsure I still do not know for sure.....

You have just reminded me to ask again. 

 

[CharlieH]

I believe it taken from the date the pension was claimed, that is to say, if you are living in Thailand and made a claim now from Thailand, then thats the fixed rate. If you are already claiming BEFORE moving to Thailand, it would be the rate and date you state as a permanent resident in Thailand.

 

So in short, the date it is applied for when living in Thailand

 

That's my understanding.