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Who is eligible?

You can claim if all the following apply to you:

How much is it?

You will get £64.40 a week in 2012-13 if you don't get basic State Pension.

if you're on a reduced basic State Pension - you'll get the difference between this reduced amount and £64.40 a week in 2012-13.

How it's paid

All benefits, pensions and allowances are paid into the account of your choice, for example your bank account. This is the safest, most convenient and efficient method of payment.

If you're registered blind, or need a carer, you can get a helper to collect your pensions/benefits for you.

• How benefits and pensions are paid

Effect on other benefits

The Over 80 Pension, as with all pensions, counts as taxable income, so it may affect other income-related benefits you're getting.

You must include the Over 80 Pension as income if you're claiming other benefits.

How to claim

If you are eligible and within three months of you 80th birthday, then you can get a claim form from your:

• pension centre
• local Jobcentre Plus

• Find your pension centre

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What to do if your circumstances change

If your circumstances change it could affect whether or not you're eligible for the Over 80 Pension.

It's important that you contact the office that deals with your payments if you:

• Report your change of address, bank details or other circumstances to The Pension Service

Further information

If you have more questions about the Over 80 Pension, call The Pension Service helpline on 0845 606 0265. Lines are open Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 8.00 pm.

• Tax when retiring abroad or back in the UK

More useful links

• Pension Credit - introduction

• Attendance Allowance - money for personal care

• Meals at home services (home and community section)

• Giving money to your children and grandchildren

• Christmas Bonus (money, tax and benefits section)

• Income Support (money, tax and benefits section)

Useful contacts

• Retirement contacts

• Financial advice and support contacts

• Over 50s contacts