Pensioners in receipt of Attendance Allowance can qualify for an additional amount in Pension Credit.
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed older people on Attendance Allowance may be eligible for Pension Credit. A successful claim for the means-tested benefit made before December 21, 2024 would also unlock access to this year’s Winter Fuel Payment - worth between £100 and £300.
New claims for Pension Credit made before December 21, 2024 which turn out to be successful, will also qualify for a backdated Winter Fuel Payment. Top Money Stories Today Who can claim Pension Credit? There are two types of Pension Credit - Guarantee Credit and Savings Credit. How 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.
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