Do you receive the state pension?

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If you receive your state pension, you could also be entitled to pension credit. It's a means-tested government benefit for older people and it gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over state Pension age and on a low income.

Last updated 3 October 2024

There's nothing to lose by applying

But you could gain a lot:

Pension Credit has the potential to lift 400,000 pensioners out of poverty across the UK.
3 in 10 pensioners are not claiming all the benefits that they are not entitled to.

You can apply for pension credit on the government website

Who can apply

Pension credit is means-tested, which means that how much you get depends on your income and your savings. It also depends on whether you're single or living with a partner.

You can apply for pension credit if you receive the state pension.

Full information on how can apply for pension credit is on the government website.