People will need to clock up 35 years of National Insurance contributions to qualify for the Island's new-look pension.
Treasury's plans for the Single Tier State Pension will go before Tynwald next week.
People who've been self employed or those who have not worked for long periods are also included.
Minister Eddie Teare explains what residents will do if they don't have enough qualifying years:
Night-time maintenance to shut bridge
Douglas Harbour's lift bridge will be temporarily closing for maintenance overnight throughout next week.
Mountain Road shut until Saturday
The Department of Infrastructure says the Mountain road won't reopen today.
Vet warns of scam targeting pets!
An Island vet is warning people not to fall for a scam involving their furry friends!
MHKs ask for meetings over huge rate rises in Michael and Andreas
Two MHKs say they want to meet commissioners in the north and west about recent rate hikes.
Council announces free drone display in March
Douglas Council has announced a huge drone show next month.
Meetings as gas company liquidates
The future of a company linked to plans to extract natural gas from the Manx seabed will be discussed at a shareholder's meeting next month.
Gov't PR director needed for 'crisis communications' and 'reputation management'
The government says it's looking for a director to set up and lead its new communication service.
Mountain Road closed until 3.30pm
The Mountain Road closure has been extended to later 3.30pm today.
