LRD guides and handbook March 2015

State benefits and tax credits 2015

Chapter 5

Topping up your state pension

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From 12 October 2015 until 5 April 2017 a State Pension “top up” (the Class 3A voluntary contribution) will be available to those reaching State Pension Age before 6 April 2016. They will be able to top up their State Pension by up to £25 per week.

An online calculator showing the contribution rates based on age and how much people wish to increase pension is available at: www.gov.uk/state-pension-topup.