In the next section we are going to ask you to enter some figures for how much basic state pension you currently receive and how much your husband currently receives.
Please note that the crucial figure to enter on this site is not the *total* amount of state pension you or your husband receive but just the "basic" state pension element. This should be separately identified on any pension statement that you receive. This site only works if you enter the *basic* pension figure, not the total figure.
You can either enter figures for the amounts received in 2023/24 or, if you do not have these, the amounts received in 2022/23.
This issue only affects those covered by the old state pension system, namely those born before 6th April 1953. But if you have any concerns about your pension you should contact the Pensions Service directly.
If you are interested in reading more about the background to this issue and our estimates of the number of people who might be affected, you can read our new research report here.
This issue relates to married women whose husband has reached state pension age, and so would not apply in your case. But if you have any concerns about your pension you should contact the Pensions Service directly.
If you are interested in reading more about the background to this issue and our estimates of the number of people who might be affected, you can read our new research report here.
You are receiving £93.60 per week or more which is the full "married woman's" rate of pension. This means that the issue we are raising does not apply to you. But if you have any concerns about your pension you should contact the pensions service directly.
If you are interested in reading more about the background to this issue and our estimates of the number of people who might be affected, you can read our new research report here.
You are receiving £85 per week or more which is the full "married woman's" rate of pension. This means that the issue we are raising does not apply to you. But if you have any concerns about your pension you should contact the pensions service directly.
If you are interested in reading more about the background to this issue and our estimates of the number of people who might be affected, you can read our new research report here.
Your basic state pension is at least 60% of your husband's basic state pension. This suggests that the system is working correctly and no uplift is possible. But if you have any concerns about your pension you should contact the pensions service directly.
If you are interested in reading more about the background to this issue and our estimates of the number of people who might be affected, you can read our new research report here.
It would seem that your basic state pension is less than 60% of your husband's basic state pension. You should contact the Pensions Service to see if your pension should be increased. If so, you can ask for this claim to be backdated by up to 12 months. Please let us know how you get on by emailing steve.webb@lcp.uk.com
If you are interested in reading more about the background to this issue and our estimates of the number of people who might be affected, you can read our new research report here.
It would seem that your basic state pension is less than 60% of your husband's basic state pension. You should contact the Pensions Service to see if your pension should be increased and if any backdated payments are due. If so, you should ask for interest to be added to any backpayments. Please let us know how you get on by emailing steve.webb@lcp.uk.com
If you are interested in reading more about the background to this issue and our estimates of the number of people who might be affected, you can read our new research report here.