A couple one pensioner and one not

red_devil

If a couple live together one receiving a state pension, the other not receiving a pension because they are younger what happens, if the younger one dosent work?

Is there a joint pension even if one is younger hope that makes sense?

Not enough contributions to claim jsa?;)

In other words the couple are not expected to live off one pension?

sleepymans

I think the person under pension age is supposed to work. Or live from own means or the partners means?
Without more details I don't think we can add anything??.......

red_devil

what more details do you need?

nannytone_2

the non pensioner would be expected to be seeking employment.
are you looking for work?

missbiggles1

red_devil wrote: »

If a couple live together one receiving a state pension, the other not receiving a pension because they are younger what happens, if the younger one dosent work?

Is there a joint pension even if one is younger hope that makes sense?

Not enough contributions to claim jsa?;)

In other words the couple are not expected to live off one pension?

How much is the pension?

red_devil

the state pension rate about £125 I think.

Yes looking for work.

tomtontom

Any savings? Has he applied for Pension Credit?

red_devil

no to pension credit, yes some savings.

NYM

I thought pensioners could claim 'couple's rate' ?

nannytone_2

it is changing under universal credit.
until now, only 1 person needs to be over pension credit age.
it is changing to the age of the younger partner

red_devil

NYM wrote: »

I thought pensioners could claim 'couple's rate' ?

they can but I wasn't sure if both had to be pensionable age?