State pensioners who have reached a milestone birthday are set to receive a significant financial boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Those aged 80 or over can claim £110.75 per week through the over 80 pension, a special State Pension category designed for older individuals.
Eligibility Criteria for the Over 80 Pension
To qualify, you must be aged 80 or above and either receive a basic State Pension of less than £110.75 per week, or have no basic State Pension at all. The amount you receive depends on your current basic State Pension. If you get less than £110.75 weekly, the DWP will top up the difference to reach that amount. For example, if you are 80 years old and receive £45 per week in basic State Pension, your payment may be increased by £66.75 to £110.75 per week.
Residency Requirements
You can claim the over 80 pension if you have been resident in the UK for at least 10 years out of a 20-year period. This does not need to be continuous. The 20-year window must include the day before you turned 80 or any day after. Additionally, you must have been 'ordinarily resident' in the UK, the Isle of Man, or Gibraltar on your 80th birthday or on the date you made the claim, whichever is later.
How to Claim
Eligibility for the over 80 pension is not based on National Insurance contributions. You can obtain a claim form from your local Jobcentre Plus or the Pension Service, as confirmed by the UK government. The earliest you can submit a claim is three months before your 80th birthday.
This top-up provides a valuable income supplement for older pensioners, ensuring they receive a minimum weekly amount of £110.75 during the 2026 to 2027 tax year.
