If you are a WASPI woman, you must be waiting for your compensation, even if I am waiting for my compensation.
But do you know you must be eligible to claim the compensation, and if you are eligible, do you know how to claim the WASPI compensation and what is the application procedure?
I know many of you may know, but many of my friends do not know which is why I felt the need to write a clear step-by-step guide on how to claim your WASPI compensation.
How to Claim WASPI Compensation
Of course, the compensation is not yet provided and we’re still fighting for our rights, but you must fill out the application form i.e. the compensation claim form to submit your entry for the compensation.
But how do you do it? You can either fill out the compensation claim form offline or online, both work well, but the online method is better. Here is the step-by-step guide on how you can claim WASPI compensation:
- the very first thing is to check your eligibility
- now collect all your important documents necessary and write a formal complaint to the DWP with all the necessary and important information about you like your age, work, etc
- mention how you are affected by the state age change decision of the government to strengthen your complaint
- you may also need to attach the necessary documents
- after filling in all the information submit it to the DWP online or by post
WASPI Compensation Eligibility Requirements 2024
Before claiming the compensation form, you must check if you are even eligible for the compensation or not. Check below if you are eligible:
- the very first and most important eligibility criteria are you should be born between April 6, 1950, and April 5, 1960
- You are impacted by the state pension change
- You need to show somehow how the pension age change caused problems for you
- Only those women are eligible who didn’t get proper communication about the state pension age change
- To be eligible, you must file a complaint to the DWP regarding the pension age change
How to Calculate My Compensation
You must also include how much compensation you must get, but wait how do you know your compensation amount?
If you know well and well, then you can use a good waspi compensation calculator that will quickly calculate how much you should get as fair compensation.
To calculate it, you must know your date of birth and your weekly pension amount and the calculator will show you your lost of weeks and the total compensation amount. You can mention this compensation amount while filing for the complain to the DWP.
Can I claim WASPI compensation online?
Yes, you can claim by visiting the DWP website and filling out the claim form.
What documents are needed for the WASPI compensation claim?
The important documents needed to claim your compensation include a birth certificate or passport as proof of identity, any document to show you are affected by the state pension age change like a bank statement, a loan agreement, a credit card statement, employment records, pay slip, retirement plan, copy of complain, and any other legal documents.
How long does it take to receive WASPI compensation?
The decision on the WASPI compensation is still pending.
How to check WASPI compensation claim status
You can check your claim status by contacting the DWP via phone or mail or by checking their online portal.
How much can you receive from WASPI compensation claims?
You can easily calculate your compensation amount using a WASPI calculator.
References:
- https://waspicompensationcalculator.com/who-will-get-waspi-compensation/
- https://www.waspi.co.uk/members-area/register/
- https://www.timesnownews.com/world/uk/how-to-apply-for-waspi-compensation-check-eligibility-criteria-and-payout-dates-article-111065688
- https://www.equityreleasewise.co.uk/a-guide-to-the-waspi-campaign/
Hey, I am Christine Mary Edwards, and I live in Manchester, UK. I have worked as a librarian for more than 35 years.
I am also a member of WASPI (Women Against State Pension Inequality) which represents more than 3.8 million women in the UK.