There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.
Nearly 12.7 million people have now reached State Pension age across Great Britain, including over 1.1m living in Scotland. Many of those in retirement rely on the contributory benefit as their main source of income which now provides essential financial support of up to £884.80 every four weeks for 2.9m people in receipt of the New State Pension .
The easiest way to check eligibility for any benefit, discount or reduction is to use an online benefits calculator - find out more about these here. It’s not means-tested, but the amount you get depends on how many qualifying years of National Insurance Contributions or credits you’ve built up. You need at least 10 years for any State Pension payment and around 35 for the maximum amount - this may be more for people who were 'contracted out', find out more here.Pension Credit Pension Credit currently gives 1.
There are a number of schemes that install insulation and heating improvements to make your home more energy efficient. You’re likely to be eligible if your home is poorly insulated or doesn’t have a working central heating system, and if you receive any of a range of income-related benefits including Pension Credit.Winter heating bill help Health benefits Everyone in Scotland is entitled to free prescriptions.
Free / Discounted TV Licence You now have to pay for your TV licence unless you are getting Pension Credit. People over State Pension age may be able to get the TV Licence for half price if they are registered as severely sight-impaired or blind.
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