Over state pension age benefits and support
State Pension
State Pension is a regular payment you can get if you have reached State Pension age and made enough National Insurance contributions or are treated as though you have made enough because, for example, you were caring for any children.
- Might I qualify for a State Pension?
- How do I claim a State Pension?
- How much State Pension might I get?
Pension Credit
If you have reached Pension Credit age and are on a low income you may qualify for Pension Credit
- Pension Credit fact Sheet 2023 (Pdf 364kb)
- Pension Credit myth busters (Pdf 320kb)
- Pension Credit entitlement quick check (Pdf 230kb)
- Might I qualify for Pension Credit?
- How do I claim Pension Credit?
- How much Pension Credit might I get?
Over 80 Pension
Over 80 Pension is a regular payment you may be able to get if you are 80 or over and get little or no State Pension. You do not need to have paid National Insurance contributions.
- Might I qualify for Over 80 Pension?
- How do I claim Over 80 Pension?
- How much Over 80 Pension might I get?
Survivors Benefits
Survivors Benefits (including War Widow(er)'s Pension) include one-off and regular payments you may be able to get, whatever age you are, if your spouse or partner died as a result of service in HM Armed Forces.
- Might I qualify for Survivors Benefits?
- How do I claim Survivors Benefits?
- How much Survivors Benefit might I get?
Winter Fuel Payment
Winter Fuel Payment is a yearly winter payment you may get if you are 60 or over.
- Might I qualify for Winter Fuel Payment?
- How do I claim Winter Fuel Payment?
- How much Winter Fuel Payment might I get?
Cold Weather Payment
Cold Weather Payment is a winter payment you may get if you are getting certain income-related benefits (such as Pension Credit) and it is very cold in your area for some time.
- Might I qualify for Cold Weather Payment?
- How do I claim Cold Weather Payment?
- How much Cold Weather Payment might I get?
You do not need to claim Cold Weather Payment, you should get it automatically if you are eligible.
Freedom Pass
Freedom Pass can give you free travel on almost all public transport in London if you are older or disabled.
- Tell me about the Older Person’s Freedom Pass
- Might I qualify for an Older Person’s Freedom Pass?
- How do I apply for an Older Person’s Freedom Pass?
Health costs
You can get free prescriptions and sight tests.
Get more information on help with health costs.
There is more useful information on money matters in the Money Advice Service’s guide to pensions and retirement.
