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17th August 2009 #1
Filipina whoes husband is dying in the UK
Hi all,
There is a Filipina married to a British man living in the same housing complex as me.
She does not have a computer so I am writing this on her behalf.
She met a British man through her work in the Philippines 25 years ago, and came to the UK soon after they married.
When her retired in 1984 after 30 years in the police service they went to the Philippines to live.
He became seriously ill around three years ago and came back to the UK because of his medical treatment cost.
He is now in a hospice and not expected to live more than weeks.
She paid a full stamp when she worked in the UK before they retired to the Philippines.
She wants to return to be with her family in the Philippines after nature takes its course.
She will be entitled to a widow’s pension from his occupational one, should she also be entitled to a British state widows pension and be able to receive them in the Philippines?
She is 58 at the moment.
I realise for details she needs to contact both pension providers but I was hoping we could put her mind at rest while she continues to care for her husband.
Hoping somone can help her.
Mick.
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18th August 2009 #2
Hello Mick,
Shouldnt be a problem, if her husband is deceased at some point, then of course she would need to contact DWP at her local office, they will give her the necessary forms, a colleague of mine (female) who is 60 recently lost her husband, she has received a widows pension.
Secondly, if the lady is entitled to her own pension through his employment or similar, she would need to contact them on death of her spouse, no doubt there will be some papework to complete.
Should she then wish to return to Philippines, thats fine, the pensions would need to be paid to a UK Account, however with DWP I understand there is an overseas payment section, they would need to be contacted, all this information is on DWP website but if she does not have access to a PC, then go to local JOB CENTRE PLUS OFFICE in local town, they can answer any queries and provide any information leaflets. hope this helps Mick.Pete_Forum Moderator
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18th August 2009 #3
Hi Mick
I think her entitlement to the UK state pension may be reduced or even non existent because given that they went to live in Phils in 1984, I don't think she will have paid anywhere near enough NI contributions to qualify...... well definately not for the full amount.
Iain.
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18th August 2009 #4
Thanks Pete and Iain, I think I had better confirm the dates with her and get back to you on the time they lived in the Philippines, I have tried to explain it would be best not to hurry too much with her plans but to get her finances sorted first, I know her husband handled all the finances and hopefully he has left her provided for, as a new friend I do not think it my place to advise on somthing I know little about, but do want to help her where I can.
Mick.
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18th August 2009 #5
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18th August 2009 #6
The UK has a pension agreement with the Philippines,meaning any pension due can be paid direct to a bank in the Philippines,also any Uk pension increase will be passed on.
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14th September 2009 #7
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14th September 2009 #8
Condolences to her. Does this form help at all. http://www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/...hilippines.asp
She should get the state widows pension based on his contributions. She will also be entitled to the pension from his occupational scheme.
For her- at 60 years old she would be entitled to claim a pension from the DWP based on her contributions. Therefore she should ask for a pension forecast showing what her pension will be from her 60 birthday. This can be done online or by mail.
https://secure.thepensionservice.gov...nsionforecast/It's time to kick ass and chew bubble gum. And I'm all out of gum.
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14th September 2009 #9
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14th September 2009 #10
[QUOTE=gary2jessica;173035]Condolences to her. Does this form help at all. http://www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/...hilippines.asp
Hi gary2jessica,
Thank you for the information I will show this to her, but I am sure she has made her mind up before that she wants to return to the Philippines to be with her family, we will try to see what she is intitled to.
Mick.
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14th September 2009 #13
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Very sad news indeed!
Condolences to her and family.Not an expert, I only try to help.
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14th September 2009 #14
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14th September 2009 #15
My condolences to her and family, very sad news indeed.
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19th September 2009 #16
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19th September 2009 #17
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Sad news. Blessings and thoughts to the bereaved and family!
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19th September 2009 #18
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Hi Mick,
Sad news indeed. Getting back to her possible N.I. contributions, her Husband may of continued paying her contributions for her.
Well done Mick
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19th September 2009 #20
Hi all, the funeral was on Friday morning, not many there but from the wifes (Ann) side there were around 15 Filipinos one sand "My Way" which was very good.
On the questions about his Police pension and her state pension when she is 60 in two years, a relitive who lives in London has taken that in hand, which is a relif for me as I felt uneasy about asking such personal questions but we now know she will get all the help she needs.
She does still intend going home to Cebue as soon as practable, but we will be staying in touch.
She did know I was asking help here and I have passed on peoples kind regards.
Mick.
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