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Over 80s Pension

Summary

Over 80s Pension is payable to a person aged 80 or over who gets State Pension of less than the amount payable on a spouse's or civil partner's contributions, or none at all.

Who is entitled?

A person aged 80 or over who is not already receiving a State Pension or other social security benefit at or above the rate of the Non-contributory Pension (excluding any Earnings-Related Additional Pension, Guaranteed Minimum Pension or Graduated Pension);
  • they must live in the UK; and
  • have been in the UK for a total of 10 years or more in any continuous period of 20 years after their 60th birthday.

How to claim

Form BR2488 should be completed and returned to the Pensions Service, Windsor House.
A claim is not necessary when State Pension is already in payment.

How is it paid?

Over 80s pension is paid by direct payment into an account or weekly, 4 weekly or 13 weekly.

How long can it be paid for?

For life.

Rate of Over 80s Pension 'Category D'

Effective from 12 April 2010
£58.50 plus Age Addition 25p

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