How your benefits are means-tested
Means-tested benefits are awarded based on your income and how much capital you have. This information only applies...
Age UK's Benefits Calculator can help you find out what benefits you could be owed. It's free to use and the details you provide are kept anonymous.
Find out how much extra you could be entitled to
Based on the information you provide - such as where you live, whether you're single or in a couple or if you care for someone - we can tell you if you're potentially entitled to claim extra money.
Our calculator covers England, Scotland and Wales. It will provide an estimate for many benefits, but for others it can only indicate if you might be eligible. Click on the sections below to find out more:
We can indicate your possible entitlement and give you an estimate of the amount you may receive for the following benefits:
We can indicate your possible eligibility but we cannot calculate estimates of the amount you might receive for the following benefits
You should treat your results as a helpful estimate to help you figure out what you could be claiming. Our calculator cannot guarantee your eligiblity for any benefit or tax credit, so please contact the relevant department to confirm your entitlement.
Find out how much extra you could be entitled to
We offer support through our free advice line on 0800 055 6112. Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year. We also have specialist advisers at over 125 local Age UKs.
Means-tested benefits are awarded based on your income and how much capital you have. This information only applies...
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If you think a decision made about your benefits is wrong, you can challenge it - and it might be easier than you think.