ancienrocka Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Not sure if this is the right forum to ask the question but.........................I have two and a half years to go before I qualify for the age pension - reach 65 years old. I lived and paid NI stamps in the UK until I was 37 then migrated to Australia.I have been told many different stories about whether the australian component of my pension can be paid to me while I live in RP.Anyone have any knowledge of the rules?Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Not sure if this is the right forum to ask the question but.........................I have two and a half years to go before I qualify for the age pension - reach 65 years old. I lived and paid NI stamps in the UK until I was 37 then migrated to Australia.I have been told many different stories about whether the australian component of my pension can be paid to me while I live in RP.Anyone have any knowledge of the rules?PaulI am an American & do not know but I hope someone from there has the answer for you & I just wanted you to know I read your request & will ask around for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancienrocka Posted October 21, 2009 Author Posted October 21, 2009 Thanks Traveler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Have your pension direct deposited into your Australian bank account and access the funds via ATM.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jollygoodfellow Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Not sure if this is the right forum to ask the question but.........................I have two and a half years to go before I qualify for the age pension - reach 65 years old. I lived and paid NI stamps in the UK until I was 37 then migrated to Australia.I have been told many different stories about whether the australian component of my pension can be paid to me while I live in RP.Anyone have any knowledge of the rules?PaulThe info you seek is here http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/international/living.htmFrom my understanding you will have a problem as the Philippines has no agreement with Australia. I believe if you leave Australia for more than 26 weeks then your pension can be reduced or nulled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike S Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 Quick delete that Tom ....... don't give Obie any more ideas ....... he said he is going to revamp the SS system in the US next year and I can only imagine what is going to happen ........ but hey ..... they can always print up extra money when ever he needs it ....... I guess that is part of the change he promised ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancienrocka Posted October 23, 2009 Author Posted October 23, 2009 Not sure if this is the right forum to ask the question but.........................I have two and a half years to go before I qualify for the age pension - reach 65 years old. I lived and paid NI stamps in the UK until I was 37 then migrated to Australia.I have been told many different stories about whether the australian component of my pension can be paid to me while I live in RP.Anyone have any knowledge of the rules?PaulThe info you seek is here http://www.centrelin...onal/living.htmFrom my understanding you will have a problem as the Philippines has no agreement with Australia. I believe if you leave Australia for more than 26 weeks then your pension can be reduced or nulled.Thanks Tom,Not good news but pretty much what I'd figured.Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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