By Levi Winchester The state pension is due to rise by 8.5% next month \- but how do you know which day you’re due to be paid? New rates for the state pension will come into effect from April 8. The new state pension is currently worth £203.85 a week if you get the full amount, but this will increase to £221.20. The most you can claim right now if you get the basic state pension is £156.20 a week and this will rise to £169.50. But not everyone gets a full state pension. It all depends on your National Insurance record and how many qualifying years you have when you come to claim your state pen…