Introduction

In this chapter we will start by briefly looking at how the State Pension for an individual who reached their SPA before 6 April 2016 was calculated.

We will then look in greater detail at the State Pension system and show how benefits are calculated for those individuals who reach their SPA on or after 6 April 2016. Finally, we will look briefly at other related State benefits, including bereavement benefits and the Pension Credit system.