DWP urged to change ‘harsh’ policy which stops mixed age older couples qualifying for £3,500 income top-up
The Department for Work and Pensions recently announced new plans to continue encouraging more than 11 million people of State Pension age to check if they qualify for an annual income boost worth over £3,500.
He continued: “It was clear in contributions made by Members from across the House that there was a great deal of feeling about and interest in this matter.” Top Money Stories Today £900 Cost of Living Payment A new claim for Pension Credit which later turns out to be successful will also qualify for the £900 means-tested cost of living payment and the £300 pensioner cost of living payment in 2023/24.
Below is everything you need to know about the benefit to make a claim for yourself, a family member or friend. We also have details on the handy online Pension Credit calculator which can quickly indicate if your claim may be successful and how much you might get.
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