People are being encouraged to make the most of the additional financial support
The scrapping of the Winter Fuel Payment has increased the urgency for state pensioners to make the most of all benefits available from the Department for Work and Pensions . Previously, Winter Fuel Payments could reach up to £600 during the cost of living crisis, but now only those on means-tested benefits and Pension Credit will qualify.
Pension credit This benefit is the main one for Brits over the state pension age who have a low income and around 800,000 eligible people are not claiming it, Birmingham Live reports. You do not need to be claiming the state pension to be eligible for the money. This means you could get up to £434.20 every four weeks, or £5,644.60 a year. The lower rate is awarded to those who need help during the day or at night, while the higher rate is for those who need help during the day and at night, or who are terminally ill.
You also qualify if you are receiving universal credit and your earnings for the most recent assessment period were £435 or less . After someone reaches the state pension age, which is currently 66, they are eligible for a free bus pass. Residents in London will be able to travel for free on buses, tubes and other transport when they hit 60, but only within the city.
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