Around three million older Britons are being sent letters as the Department for Work and Pensions issues a fresh update on state pension changes.
The correspondence explains how payments could be affected and what recipients may need to do next.
DWP minister Torsten Bell has urged people to check their state pension eligibility online ahead of significant changes to the qualifying age coming into force next month.
Speaking before the Work and Pensions Committee, the minister pointed to digital tools on the Government website that help individuals determine when they will be entitled to their state pension.
"There are digital tools that enable people to know their state pension age. All people need to do is put their date of birth into the Work out your State Pension age tool and it tells them straight away," Mr Bell told MPs.
The age threshold for accessing the state pension will start rising from 66 in April, gradually increasing to 67 by April 2028.
The department has already sent 3 million letters to people in the ‘67 cohort’ those who will reach state pension age after 2028.
Mr Bell said the previous Conservative government contacted everyone affected by the phased changes in 2016, and confirmed the current Government will continue this approach for those nearing retirement.
State pension age is set to rise
| GETTYAdvertising campaigns form part of the broader communication strategy, with the minister explaining that adverts have been placed "encouraging people to go and check their state pension age".
"Some of that is around radio campaigns – you will probably hear some of those – where the evidence shows it is most likely to have an effect. They have higher trust in radio advertising than others," he said.
Those born between 6 April 1960 and 5 March 1961 will experience different pension ages depending on their exact date of birth, as the transition unfolds over the two-year period.
The Government's online tool also allows users to determine when they become eligible for free bus travel.
A state pension age increase from 67 to 68 has been scheduled for implementation between 2044 and 2046
| GETTYAccording to a survey cited by Mr Bell, an overwhelming majority of people approaching retirement have found the process of discovering their pension age relatively simple.
"That is good news," the minister remarked, noting that 96 per cent of those aged 60 to 64 reported finding it very or fairly straightforward to access this information.
The department's wider efforts focus on directing people towards these digital resources.
The DWP is working in close partnership with employers to ensure businesses understand the shifting pension landscape.
The minister emphasised that companies need to anticipate staff either requiring or choosing to remain in employment for longer periods
| GETTY"We work with HMRC, who have bulletins that go directly to employers," Mr Bell explained. "It is important that it is not just about individuals knowing about the state pension age."
The minister emphasised that companies need to anticipate staff either requiring or choosing to remain in employment for longer periods.
Looking further ahead, another increase from 67 to 68 has been scheduled for implementation between 2044 and 2046.
The rise from 66 to 67 was originally proposed by the previous Conservative Government and is projected to save the Treasury approximately £10billion.