Overview

• State pensioners can access nine benefits and discounts valued at £7,398 starting June 2025, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
• The benefits include free prescriptions for over-60s, free TV licences for those 75 and older on Pension Credit, and council tax discounts up to £2,280.
• Pension Credit, averaging £4,300 annually, is a key benefit boosting income for low-income pensioners while unlocking access to additional support.
• Social tariffs for broadband and water bills offer combined savings of nearly £400 annually, though awareness of these programs remains low.
• The DWP reminds pensioners to report absences from Great Britain and notes that mixed-age couples must both reach State Pension age to claim Pension Credit.