Many eligible pensioners are missing out on crucial financial assistance due to low awareness of Pension Credit, a vital support system that can provide thousands of pounds in benefits. Policy in Practice founder Deven Ghelani urges households to check their eligibility as the cost-of-living crisis continues.
HARD-PRESSED households are missing out on thousands of pounds in support - and pension credit is the key to unlocking the help.But recent figures from Policy in Practice revealed that thousands of eligible pensioners are missing out.
Deven said: "There really is no excuse for the shockingly low levels of Pension Credit take up as many older people continue to struggle with theHuge UK restaurant chain COLLAPSES into administration as 87 sites up for saleYou saved some money for retirement, for example, a personal or workplace pensionYou may also get additional pension credit if you are disabled, have caring responsibilities or have to pay certain housing costs such as mortgage interest payments.
This means if you're single and move in with a partner who is younger than the state pension age, you will stop being eligible.You can start your application up to four months before you reach State Pension age.
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