Pension Credit
State pensions is a very complex subject and this section is only intended to give an overview. If you want more detailed information, please visit the Directgov website.
This pension is for people who are aged 60 or over and on a low income. It's made up of two elements - a guarantee credit and savings credit.
Are you eligible?
| Guarantee credit - you're aged 60 and over | What you get |
|---|---|
| You're single and your weekly income is less than £132.60 | The difference between £132.60 and your weekly income. You may get more if you have caring responsibilities, are severely disabled, or have certain housing costs. |
| You're married or have a civil partner and your joint weekly income is less than £202.40 | The difference between £202.40 and your joint weekly income. You may get more if you have caring responsibilities, are severely disabled, or have certain housing costs. |
The above table is based on our understanding as at 6 April 2011.
Savings Credit
You or your partner must be aged 65 or over. To find out what you might be able to get please visit Directgov website.
