About a third of people claiming Tax Credits have not responded to DWP
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed it will be sending 'closure notices' to people who are claiming Tax Credits alongside their State Pension, telling them to apply for the new-style benefit
Guidance shared with local councils indicates that older citizens are set to begin receiving these notifications from September, albeit some have already entered the mailing process. State Pension recipients are given a three-month window from the date of the notice to apply for the new version of Tax Credits that now falls under Universal Credit's umbrella.
Pension Credit serves as an income supplement, ensuring pensioners' earnings reach a specified floor. For single State Pension beneficiaries, this amount can escalate their weekly income to £218.15, while couples may enjoy increased sums up to £332.95 within the same timeframe, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Tax Credit claimants of pension age will be asked to claim Universal Credit if, on the date the DWP sends them a migration notice, they are:
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