Women account for seven out of every 10 new retirement applications, with most female beneficiaries leaving the workforce with reduced pensions between the ages of 58 and 61, or with full pensions when they reach a transitional retirement age limit in 2026. The figures highlight the significant role that transitional retirement provisions continue to play for women approaching retirement. Many of the women currently applying for retirement qualify for reduced pensions between the ages of 58 and 61. The retirement rules allow eligible workers to leave the workforce before the general retirement age when they meet specific age and insurance requirements. The large proportion of women among new applicants reflects the continued impact of these transitional arrangements, which allow eligible beneficiaries to retire earlier than the standard retirement age.