If you receive a basic State Pension of £43 per week, it could be boosted by £58.55 to £101.55. (Image: Getty)
The over 80 pension is a supplementary payment which is made to people aged 80 or over.
The said people born in certain years who receive the can get an additional £5,280 annually once they turn 80. This over-80 pension brings their weekly income up to the full basic of £108.55. Eligible individuals must be receiving either less than £101.55 a week in basic or none at all.
Money Saving Expert estimates 37,000 state pensioners are missing out on the extra cash.
The site states: “It’s estimated that 37,000 people could fall into this category. Usually the you get depends on your national insurance contributions.
“But if you’re aged 80 or over and get less than £85 a week in , you may be eligible for the little-known ‘category D’ non-contributory . This type of pension is designed to ensure that people over 80 receive a certain minimum pension, even if you haven’t made enough national insurance contributions.”
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If you have gaps in your National Insurance record you may be eligible for the over-80s pension. I
f an individual does not receive the basic or receives less than £101.55 a week, they may claim the difference up to this amount.
For instance, if you’re 80 years old and receive a basic of £43 per week, your pension could be boosted by £58.55 to £101.55 weekly. To claim, you need to contact the ‘s Pensions Service on 0800 7310 469.
The over-80 pension is considered taxable income, which may impact other benefits you’re receiving. You must declare the over-80 pension as income if you’re claiming other income-related benefits.