A successful claim for Pension Credit will also provide access to Winter Fuel Payments.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that nearly 78 per cent of all new claims for Pension Credit are processed from initial application to award decision letter within 50 working days. This means older people on a low income making a new claim this month, especially those living on their own, could receive their first payment and any arrears before the end of December.
In a written response to Dr Evans last week, the Pensions Minister explained: “The most recent information on processing times for Pension Credit was published in the DWP Annual Report and Accounts published on 22nd July 2024. Winter heating bill help Who can claim Pension Credit? There are two types of Pension Credit - Guarantee Credit and Savings Credit.
Latest Pension Credit News How to check eligibility for Pension Credit Older people, or friends and family, can quickly check their eligibility and get an estimate of what they may receive by using the online Pension Credit calculator on GOV.UK here. State Pension News How to use the Pension Credit calculator To use the calculator on GOV.UK, you will need details of:
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