If your spouse or civil partner has passed away, you may inherit part of their State Pension, depending on when you reached pension age. Find out what you could claim, from basic pension boosts to deferred benefits and top-ups.
If you reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016, you might be able to inherit some of your spouse or civil partner’s State Pension when they pass away.
To find out what you are entitled to, contact the Pension Service.
If you are not already receiving the full State Pension of £169.50 a week (increasing to £176.45 from 6 April 2025), you may be able to boost your basic State Pension by using their qualifying years.
You might also be able to inherit part of their Additional State Pension or Graduated Retirement Benefit.
If You Reached State Pension Age After 6 April 2016
If you reached State Pension age on or after 6 April 2016, different rules apply to you. You can check what you could inherit based on your spouse’s or civil partner’s National Insurance contributions.
If Your Spouse or Civil Partner Deferred Their State Pension
If your spouse or civil partner deferred their State Pension and built up extra benefits, you could claim this additional amount or receive a lump sum—provided you have not remarried or entered into a new civil partnership.
If they deferred for less than 12 months, you could only receive the extra State Pension, not a lump sum.
You can only claim this extra amount once you have reached your State Pension age.
State Pension Top-Up
If your spouse or civil partner topped up their State Pension between 12 October 2015 and 5 April 2017, you might be able to inherit some or all of the top-up.
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