The PHSO State Pension age investigation
In March 2024, the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) published its final report concluding the DWP was guilty of maladministration by failing to give adequate notice of State Pension age increases to 1950s women.
The Ombudsman recommended Parliament intervene to award compensation on Level 4 of its remedy scale, corresponding to payments between £1,000 and £2,950 per affected woman.
Worked example: 1954 born woman
A woman born in June 1954 saw her State Pension age rise from 60 to approximately 64.5 years, a delay of 55 months. Based on the 2024/25 new State Pension rate of £221.20 per week, this represents £52,709 in delayed pension income, with an Ombudsman Level 4 recommended compensation midpoint of £1,975.
Inputs for the waspi compensation calculator
Birth Year
Select your year of birth between 1950 and 1960.
Birth Month
Select the month of your birth to determine your exact pension timetable.
Weekly Pension Rate
Full new UK State Pension benchmark rate (£221.20 for 2024/25).
Remedy Scale Level
Select the PHSO severity level (Level 4 recommended by the Ombudsman).
CALCULATOR QUESTIONS
WASPI compensation calculator questions
Who is eligible for WASPI compensation?
Women born between 6 April 1950 and 5 April 1960 who were affected by changes in the Pensions Act 1995 and Pensions Act 2011 without sufficient direct notice.
Has WASPI compensation been paid out yet?
The Ombudsman has presented its findings to the UK Parliament, which must vote to establish an official compensation scheme before payments can be issued.