The over 80 pension is a State Pension for people aged 80 or over
The Department for Work and Pensions is set to increase state pension payments for individuals born before 1944. The over 80 pension, a State Pension scheme for those aged 80 or above, requires eligibility criteria to be met.
To qualify, you must be aged 80 or over, reside in England, Scotland or Wales, and have lived there for at least 10 years within a 20-year period, which must include the day before your 80th birthday or any day after. You can also qualify if you were 'ordinally resident' in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar, a European Economic Area country or Switzerland on your 80th birthday or the date you made the claim for this pension, if later.
The maximum amount is £101.55 a week. If your pension is less than £101.55, your Over 80 pension will top it up to this amount, reports Birmingham Live. Like other pensions, the Over 80 pension is considered taxable income and may impact the amount of other benefits you can receive. For other benefits, it's best to claim immediately to avoid losing any potential benefit. If you or someone you're claiming for is hospitalised, inform your Pension Centre as soon as possible.
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