LRD guides and handbook March 2015

State benefits and tax credits 2015

Chapter 5

Changes to Pension Credit

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As part of the Pensions Act 2014, the Savings Credit part of Pension Credit will close for people reaching State Pension Age on or after 6 April 2016. This will include those with a partner who reached State Pension Age before 6 April 2016. However, some protection will be given to couples who were already getting Savings Credit on 6 April 2016.

Further information on the Guarantee Credit and Savings Credit is available at: www.gov.uk/pension-credit