The handout, which is not means tested so potentially open to anyone regardless of income, gives thousands to people of state pension age who need help with their daily living
Money-saving guru Martin Lewis has highlighted that millions of state pensioners are still not claiming a benefit which could be worth up to nearly £8,000 a year. Martin has pointed out that around 1.1 million people in the UK are missing out on Attendance Allowance, a little-known benefit that can provide between £3,778 and £7,956 annually.
To qualify, you must have needed help for at least six consecutive months with everyday tasks such as washing, eating, and dressing, or requiring supervision for these activities, reports the Express. Eligibility for Attendance Allowance could also enhance your Pension Credit payment, leading to additional financial support, as well as a reduction in council tax or extra housing benefit. Martin shared the story of a man who claimed on behalf of his severely disabled mother-in-law. After having her Pension Credit reassessed, her benefit was increased by £36 a week with a back payment of £1,010.
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