New State Pension - What is New State Pension?

New State Pension is money paid to people who reach State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016.

What is New State Pension?

New State Pension is money paid to people who reach State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016.

If you reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016, you may be entitled to the Basic State Pension.

You can check the date that you reach State Pension age on Gov.UK: Check your State Pension age page.

Applies to: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

Age rules: Currently, State Pension age is 66. This is due to change in the future

Type of benefit: Non means tested, contributory

Taxable: Yes

Administered by: The Pension Service

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