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Frequently asked questions - pension credit

Savings Pension Credit

Savings Pension Credit is for people who reached 65 before 6th April 2016.

People who were already getting their State Pension, or who reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016, can still make a claim for Savings Pension Credit. However, if they are a member of a couple and the younger one reaches State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016, they will not have access to Savings Pension Credit unless they have already been awarded it before this date and have remained continuously entitled to it since then.

Help with dependent children

Since 1st February 2019 Pension Credit has included extra amounts for claimants who are responsible for children. They receive this rather than making a new claim for Child Tax Credit.

Anyone who is already getting Child Tax Credit will continue to do so, for as long as they remain entitled.