Pension Credit can be backdated by up to three months taking it to within the September qualifying week.
Nearly one million pensioners are being urged to check if they are eligible for a £3,900 income top-up which provides access to Winter Fuel Payments from the Department for Work and Pensions . Last month, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the annual allowance to help cover the costs of winter heating bills will no longer be paid to all State Pension ers, but will instead only be issued to those on income-related benefits such as Pension Credit.
This is because Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months, as long as the claimant meets the eligibility criteria. This would take any new claims made before December to within the September 16 - 22 qualifying week. Just Group said the eligibility rule change should be a prompt for those receiving State Pension to check their eligibility for Pension Credit.
Quickest way 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. The benefit tops up income to a minimum of £218.15 per week for single pensioners and £332.95 for couples - more if a person has a disability or caring responsibilities.
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.How to make a claim You can start your application up to four months before you reach State Pension age.
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