would the Australian approach work? It looks complex because pensioners vigorously resist "it's just a benefit, like the dole or the disability pension". So there's a separate set of rules that are somewhat more generous (and the base rate is much higher for mixed reasons, some good, some bad).
https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/who-can-get-age-pension?context=22526
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