Guidance

State Pension top up: booklet

Read this guide if you reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016 and you’re entitled to a UK State Pension.

From:
Department for Work and Pensions
Published
9 October 2015
Last updated
8 April 2016 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on

The State Pension top up scheme closed on 5 April 2017.

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State Pension top up: what it is, how it could help you, and how to apply

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State Pension top up: what it is, how it could help you, and how to apply

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Welsh: Ychwanegiad at Bensiwn y Wladwriaeth: Beth ydyw, sut y gallai eich helpu, a sut i wneud cais

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Welsh: Ychwanegiad at Bensiwn y Wladwriaeth: beth ydyw, sut y gallai eich helpu, a sut i wneud cais

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Details

This publication is withdrawn

This publication is no longer current.

This guide explains State Pension top up:

  • what it is
  • how it could help you
  • how to apply

See also www.gov.uk/statepensiontopup

Published 9 October 2015
Last updated 8 April 2016 + show all updates

  1. Updated following the April 2016 State Pension changes (English only – Welsh to follow).

  2. First published.

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