Guidance

Pension Credit: technical guidance

Detailed guidance about what Pension Credit is, how it's worked out, the eligibility rules and the application process.

• From: Department for Work and Pensions
• Published: 30 September 2013
• Last updated: 27 January 2021, see all updates

Documents

A detailed guide to Pension Credit for advisers and others

Ref: PC10S HTML

A detailed guide to Pension Credit for advisers and others

Ref: PC10S PDF, 804KB, 111 pages

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Details

The Pension Credit technical guidance (PC10S) is intended for use by professional and voluntary advisers, and by members of the public who want more detailed information.

If you currently get Pension Credit or would like to apply for it, read the Pension Credit guide for claimants.

Published 30 September 2013
Last updated 27 January 2021 + show all updates

1. 27 January 2021

   Updated guidance on mixed age couples on pages 18 to 23 for a change in the rules from 27 January 2021 that means people who were entitled to a severe disability premium can now claim Universal Credit.

2. 31 December 2020

   Updated the guidance for people who come to GB temporarily and the habitual residence test on page 75 for the new rules from 1 January 2021 for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens.

3. 8 July 2020

   Updated 'A detailed guide to Pension Credit for advisers and others' to April 2020 version.

4. 28 January 2019

   Updated the publication to reflect changes made to Pension Credit entitlement in 2019. This includes information about the introduction of a 'child addition' part to the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit, which provides support to those with a responsibility for a child or qualifying young person. Also updated the information to reflect the changes to eligibility for couples where one partner is of working age.

5. 9 April 2018

   Published revised version that takes the new rates from April 2018 into account.

6. 30 August 2017

   Published revised version that takes changes from April 2017 into account.

7. 28 July 2016

   Published revised guide with information about the temporary absence abroad rules from 28 July 2016.

8. 5 July 2016

   Updated the guide to take account of the April 2016 changes to benefit rates, Savings Credit rules and Assessed Income Period rules. The guide also includes the latest information on ‘pension flexibilities’ and takes account of the July 2016 changes to the rules ontemporary absence from Great Britain.

9. 4 September 2015

   Published updated guide with various amendments to bring it in line with the current rules for Pension Credit.

10. 3 December 2014

    Published updated guide with various amendments to bring it in line with the current rules for Pension Credit.

11. 30 September 2013

    First published.