It is important to check what you are entitled to in terms of the state pension.
The state pension is divided into two tiers – the older system, known as the basic state pension, and then the “new” state pension.
The older system applies to women born before April 6, 1953 and men born before April 6, 1951.
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The total of state pensions usually increases each year in line with the triple lock, but it has been temporarily suspended, the Express reports.
The earnings element of the Triple Lock has been removed amid concerns that the sum could rise by more than what was affordable.
With a remaining inflation rate of 2.5 percent, it has been confirmed that the increase in 2022/23 will be 3.1 percent next April.
For those receiving the married women pension, which is most relevant for those with the older state pension system, their eligibility will increase.
The full state basic pension is set to increase from £ 137.60 per week to a new rate of £ 141.85 per week from next year.
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And the pension for married women is linked directly to the state basic pension at 60 percent of this rate.
This means that married women making a claim on this basis would receive £ 82.45 per week.
But 60 percent of £ 141.85 is charged at £ 85.11, and that increase is expected for those eligible next year.
These individuals can expect to receive just over £ 340 worth of assistance each month.
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