People reaching State Pension age this year may be eligible for huge range of extra benefits
The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions show that in February this year there were 12.5 million people across the UK receiving State Pension payments, a contributory benefit which provides essential financial support every four weeks for those who have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance Contributions.
To make it easier for people to understand and claim these benefits, discounts or reductions, the MoneyHelper website has compiled a comprehensive list along with quick eligibility checks to ensure older people are accessing essential support in later life. Pension Credit Pension Credit currently gives 1.38 million people across the UK extra money to help with living costs if they are over State Pension age and on a low income.
Winter Fuel Payment This is a tax-free payment of up to £300 to help people born on or before September 25, 1956 keep warm during winter. The deadline for claiming the winter 2022/23 payment is March 31, 2023. Roughly three weeks after you get the letter - for most people this will be in November or December - the Winter Fuel Payment will be paid into your chosen bank account.£25 Cold Weather Payment - England and Wales only This is being replaced by the new Winter Heating Payment in Scotland this year and is a one-off payment for £50 which will be made to around 400,000 low income households in February 2023 - find out more about the new payment here.
Free passport If you were born on or before September 2,1929 and are a British national, you could be eligible for a free passport. Find out more and how to apply on the GOV.UK website here.
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