Retirement benefits every person over State Pension age should check if they are eligible to claim

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Joseph Rowntree Foundation estimates that up to 1.9 million people who have reached State Pension age are living in poverty because many are failing to claim the benefits they are entitled to.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will pay people who have reached State Pension age a regular taxable income for the rest of their life.

It’s not means-tested, but the amount you get depends on how many qualifying years of National Insurance contributions or credits you have built up.

You can check your pension forecast online at GOV.UK here and your State Pension qualifying age here. The Money Advice Service has compiled a comprehensive list of all the benefits you could potentially claim and how to find out if you’re eligible.