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Who can get State Pension?
The new State Pension, for people who reach State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016. It is based on National Insurance, not on a means test, and it is not a public fund. The full rate needs enough qualifying years.
- Paid by Department for Work and Pensions.
- The catalogue looks for: State Pension age.
- The catalogue looks for: Enough qualifying years on the National Insurance record.
- This is not a decision. The department or the council decides.
Department for Work and Pensions
Indicative only. Not advice. Confirm it on the official page before you rely on it.