Pensioner households in 10 local authorities including West Lothian will receive an ‘invitation to claim’ letter.
Minister for Pensions Laura Trott MBE is urging older people in Scotland to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit ahead of the launch of a new ‘Invitation to Claim’ trial planned for later this summer. Pension Credit is worth over £3,500 a year on average and is designed to help with daily living costs for people over State Pension age and on a low income, but, you do not need to be in receipt of State Pension to receive it.
However, an estimated 850,000 eligible people are still not claiming and missing out on cost of living payments, Council Tax reductions and help with housing or heating bills - even if they are only awarded a few pence. During the Week of Action, the DWP and its partners will be tackling some of the myths that may stop people applying, such as how having savings, a pension or owning a home are not necessarily barriers to receiving Pension Credit.
Older people - or friends and family - can check their eligibility and get an estimate of what they may receive by using the online Pension Credit calculator on GOV.UK here. Alternatively, pensioners can contact the Pension Credit helpline directly to make a claim on 0800 99 1234 - lines are open 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
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