Can I claim widow pension 20 years after my husband died?

SusanMG6492

I was a widow about 20 years ago and I was wondering if I can claim widow pension even I am 62 years old and my husband died 20 years ago so I’m I still have the benefit yes or no let me know what you think ok thanks Susan bye

Girl_No1

I don't think it's called a widow's pension now. It's Bereavement Support Payment, and is time-limited.

I don't know if DWP consider backdated claims from so long ago, but here is the link to the current criteria.

https://www.gov.uk/bereavement-support-payment/eligibility

Hopefully, someone else will come along to provide definite advice on backdated claims etc.

SusanAM123

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/137176/can-i-claim-widow-pension-20-years-after-my-husband-died

I don’t know if I can get it

Kimi87

Try a trained benefits advisor.

https://advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/