DWP received 8,500 ‘advanced’ Pension Credit claims in the last week of 2024.
Independent Age has warned that "lots of older people are missing out" on benefits and extra financial support they are entitled to which could make the ongoing cost of living crisis more manageable. In an online video released by the charity, it shines a light on claiming an income top-up worth £4,200 each year - four months before they reach State Pension age.
She also said that if you have a disability, or are a carer, you might also qualify for a higher amount of Pension Credit, so it’s important to mention that when making a claim. Backdate your claim Claims for Pension Credit can be backdated by up to three months as long as you were State Pension age or above during that time.
Pension Credit Help to claim Who can claim Pension Credit? There are two types of Pension Credit - Guarantee Credit and Savings Credit. Mixed aged older couples and Pension Credit In May 2019, the law changed so a ‘mixed age couple’ - a couple where one partner is of State Pension age and the other is under it - are considered to be a ‘working age’ couple when checking entitlement to means-tested benefits.
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