Over 80 pension

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Further information

Effect on other benefits

The over 80 pension counts as taxable income, so it may affect other benefits you鈥檙e getting.

You must include the over 80 pension as income if you鈥檙e claiming other income related benefits.

If your circumstances change

You must tell the Pension Service if your circumstances change. For example, if you change address or bank details.

If you need more information

You can call the Pension Service if you have more questions about the over 80 pension.

Pension Service
Telephone: 0800 731 0469
Textphone: 0800 731 0464
(if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 731 0469
British Sign Language (BSL) if you鈥檙e on a computer - find out how to
Welsh language: 0800 731 0453
Welsh language textphone: 0800 731 0456
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (except public holidays)
Find out about call charges

If you cannot call or you live abroad, there are different ways to contact the Pension Service.