Over 80 pension: £110.75 a week for people with little or no basic State Pension
Short answer
The over 80 pension is a non-contributory State Pension for people aged 80 or over who get no basic State Pension or less than £110.75 a week in 2026/27. It tops income up to that amount. You need 10 years’ UK residence in a 20-year period and must not have reached State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016. Claim from 3 months before your 80th birthday.
Who can get it
GOV.UK lists all of these conditions (GOV.UK: Over 80 pension):
- you are 80 or over;
- you get no basic State Pension, or less than £110.75 a week in 2026/27;
- you were resident in the UK for at least 10 years out of 20, not necessarily in a row, in a 20-year period that includes the day before you turned 80 or any later day;
- you were “ordinarily resident” in the UK, Isle of Man or Gibraltar on your 80th birthday, or on the date of claim if later.
Eligibility is not based on National Insurance contributions. You cannot get the over 80 pension if you reached State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016, so it is for people on the old (basic) State Pension system.
How much you get
The over 80 pension pays the difference between your basic State Pension and £110.75 a week. Examples at 2026/27 rates:
| Basic State Pension now | Over 80 pension top-up | Total |
|---|---|---|
| £0 | £110.75 | £110.75 |
| £45.00 | £65.75 | £110.75 |
| £80.00 | £30.75 | £110.75 |
| £110.75 or more | £0 | Unchanged |
GOV.UK’s own worked example uses £45 and shows a top-up of £66.75. That does not match the current £110.75 rate (£110.75 − £45 = £65.75), so we use the arithmetic above. DWP confirms the exact award.
Tax and other benefits
The over 80 pension is taxable income. It must be included as income when claiming income-related benefits such as Pension Credit, so it may affect them. Because many people who qualify have low incomes, check Pension Credit at the same time. See our Pension Credit guide.
How to claim
- The earliest you can claim is 3 months before your 80th birthday.
- Get a claim form from the Pension Service (0800 731 7898; Welsh 0800 731 7936) or your local Jobcentre Plus.
- In Northern Ireland, see nidirect’s over 80 pension page and the Northern Ireland Pension Centre.
- If you live in or are moving to the EEA or Switzerland, read GOV.UK’s guidance for UK nationals there first.
Afterwards, tell the Pension Service about changes such as a new address or bank account (0800 731 0469).
Example
Margaret turns 80 in March 2027. She reached State Pension age before 2016 and gets £45 a week basic State Pension, because she spent many years at home before HRP existed. She has lived in the UK all her life. She can claim from December 2026. If she qualifies, her basic State Pension of £45 is topped up by £65.75 to £110.75 a week at 2026/27 rates.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the over 80 pension in 2026/27?
Up to £110.75 a week, as a top-up to any basic State Pension.
Do I need National Insurance contributions?
No. It is based on age and residence, not contributions.
Can I get it if I reached State Pension age after April 2016?
No. GOV.UK says people who reached State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016 cannot get it.
When can I claim?
From 3 months before your 80th birthday.
Sources
Official pages checked on 14 November 2026. Figures are for the 2026/27 tax year (6 April 2026 to 5 April 2027) unless stated.