Underpaid Pension

It is estimated that over 250,000 people have been underpaid their state pension. Are you, a loved one of a deceased parent eligible to claim back dated pension payments worth thousands?

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Are you a Widow who may be eligible for a substantial payment of thousands of pounds for being underpaid your state pension?

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More than 230,000 women (and some men) are thought to have been underpaid their state pension and could be due a payout – with the average amount being more than £6,000. While some affected will now get an automatic payment, not all will. This guide explains who may be affected, and shows which groups still need to claim.

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1. Took time off work between 1978 and 2010 and claimed Child Benefit or Income Support for caring for a person with a disability or long-term illness.
    

2. Are a woman whose husband turned 65 before 17 March 2008 and you're being paid less than 60% of his basic state pension.
    

3. Are a woman who got divorced AFTER reaching state pension age, and you haven't had your pension reassessed.
    

4. Are a married woman on ZERO basic state pension, but might be getting a small amount of additional state pension, also known as SERPS, or graduated retirement benefit.
    

5. Are widowed and your late spouse EITHER reached state pension age or died before 6 April 2016 but you're not receiving any inherited pension

6. A woman whose husband turned 65 on or after 17 March 2008 and you're being paid less than 60% of your husband's basic state pension.
    

7. A widow whose husband died after 17 March 2008 and you were paid less than 60% of his state pension while he was alive, or a widow whose state pension didn't increase when your husband died.
    

8. Aged 80+ and not being paid at least £85 a week in state pension.

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​If you think any of these may apply to you or a loved one, please complete the contact form below and we will be in touch to help you apply.

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Or simply call us on 0800 233 5324

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