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State Pension

The State Pension is changing, with a new 'Single Tier' pension payment replacing the existing system in 2017. How will you be affected? Email Paul Lewis at moneybox@bbc.co.uk.

Do you understand the new flat rate State Pension? How will you be affected? Call 03700 100 444 from1pm. Paul Lewis and expert guests take your calls.

In 2017 the existing state pension will be replaced with a new "Single-Tier" system. Do you understand how your pension will work?

Who will be entitled to the new single-tier pension?

How many qualifying years will you need to receive the full amount?

Will you be better or worse off?

How will that work if you are self-employed, a stay at home parent or a carer?

What happens if you are contracted out?

Will you be able to defer claiming your pension?

Whatever you want to know, put your questions to Paul Lewis and guests:

Steve Webb MP, Minister for Pensions

Ros Altmann, Director General, Saga Group

Chris Curry, Research Director, Pensions Policy Institute

You can email your question to moneybox@bbc.co.uk. Or the number to call is 03 700 100 444 - lines are open between 1pm and 3.30pm on Wednesday. Standard geographic charges apply. Calls from mobiles may be higher.

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