State pensions - Your guide (PM2) - Index
a) Introduction
State Pensions - Your GuideWhen can I get the State Pension?
Basic State Pension
How do I build up entitlement to the basic State Pension?
How much basic State Pension will I get?
I have not always worked and paid National Insurance contributions - can I still get a basic State Pension?
What happens if...
...I am not entitled to the basic State Pension?
...I am 80 or over and don't have a State Pension?
...I am widowed?
Other state support
b) What is the additional State Pension?
Additional State Pension (SERPS and State Second Pension)Leaving the additional State Pension
Examples of how State Second Pension can help....
a low earner
a carer
someone who is ill or disabled
When can I get additional State Pension (SERPS and Second State Pension)
Inherited additional State Pension
c) Other things that could affect your pension
What if I get divorcedBereavment benefits
Living abroad
d) Planning Ahead
What is my State Pension likely to be?What do I need to do now?
e) Where can I get more help
DirectoryOther publications you may find useful
Other guides in this series
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