Successful new claims for Pension Credit will also qualify for the £301 cost of living payment
The Department for Work and Pensions is urging people of State Pension age not to miss out on an average income boost of up to £3,500 a year through a benefit designed specifically for those over 66. DWP recently took to social media as part of its ongoing campaign to raise awareness about Pension Credit, a 'passport' benefit which can unlock extra help with daily living costs including Council Tax, Housing costs and heating bills.
The DWP recently announced the timetable for new cost of living payments aimed at helping millions of households across the country mitigate soaring inflation and higher energy bills. New claims for Pension Credit, made before May 19, which later turn out to be successful will also qualify for the £301 payment. This is because Pension Credit is a retrospective benefit that can be backdated by up to three months, taking it to within the qualifying period over January and February.
Below is everything you need to know about the benefit to make a claim for yourself, a family member or friend. We also have details on the handy online Pension Credit calculator which can quickly indicate if your claim may be successful and how much you might get. Other help if you get Pension Credit If you qualify for Pension Credit you can also get other help, such as:
All you have to do then is follow the link to the application page to find out exactly what you will get from the DWP, including access to other financial support.
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