A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to Winter Fuel Payments, help with housing costs and Council Tax.
Around 10 million people over State Pension age, including nearly 900,000 in Scotland, will not be eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment due to the new change in eligibility rules. Only those in receipt of a means-tested benefit such as Pension Credit will qualify for the annual heating bill help, worth between £100 and £300.
Similarly, people over 65 who reached State Pension age before April 6, 2016, may still qualify for Pension Credit if their weekly income is less than £260.68 for singles, or £380.55 for married couples or those in a civil partnership. Barriers to claiming Pension Credit The DWP aims to break down barriers to claiming and busts some of the most common myths people may have to encourage them to think again about applying.Eight Pension Credit myths busted Having listed some of the main reasons people of State Pension age may be put off from claiming Pension Credit, the DWP has also busted eight common myths about the benefit.
Pension Credit in a nutshell Pension Credit gives people extra money to help with their living costs if they are over State Pension age and on a low income. It can also provide access to a range of other benefits. Winter heating bill help How to use the Pension Credit calculator To use the calculator on GOV.UK, you will need details of:
There’s also an option to print off the answers you give using the calculator tool to help you complete the application form quicker without having to look out the same details again. Try the Pension Credit Calculator for yourself or your family member to make sure you’re receiving all the financial support you are entitled to claim.Latest State Pension News How to make a claim You can start your application up to four months before you reach State Pension age.
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