Pensions Minister Laura Trott MP has said that it is “vital” that anyone of State Pension age receiving less than £182.60 per week should check their eligibility for Pension Credit and submit a claim before December 18, 2022.
Applications received by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) by that date, which later turn out to be successful, will also qualify for the second cost of living payment, worth £324.Ms Trott told the House of Commons on Monday: “It is vital that any pensioners receiving less than £182.60 a week look into whether they are eligible for Pension Credit, and if they are, they should try to claim it before 18 December, because the cost of living payment of £324 can be backdated.”Consumer champion Martin Lewis is also encouraging older people to check if they qualify for the annual income boost worth on average over £3,300, which not only provides extra financial support but can act as a gateway to other help such as help with housing costs and a Council Tax Reduction.Age UK is urging all older people who are struggling on a low income and who are not already getting Pension Credit to put in a claim without delay to avoid missing out.Despite considerable financial benefits, the charity said a third (34%) of pensioners eligible to claim Pension Credit are still missing out.The latest DWP figures indicate £1.7 billion is being left unclaimed by around 770,000 older people across the UK who are missing out on this crucial income boost.
The benefit helps top-up a person’s income to a minimum of £182.60 per week for single pensioners and £278.70 for couples.Caroline Abrahams, charity director at Age UK, said: “Although it’s good news that the State Pension and benefits will rise in line with inflation
Read more on dailyrecord.co.uk
Get the latest stars news and celebrity rumours with exclusive stories, photos, videos and interviews.
Breaking up, scandals, engagements, divorces, gossip – all you need to know about the private lives of your favorite celebs.
Get to know the latest showbiz news along with exclusive interviews and even more. All this is waiting for you on the main page 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Who, where, when, with whom, how, why and for what!? Stay tuned to know first!
Just follow us daily and we will provide you with the current news from the life of famous stars and celebrities.
Owner: SNOWLAND s.r.o.
Registration certificate 06691200
Address:
Snowland s.r.o.
16200, Na okraji 381/41, Veleslavín, 162 00 Praha 6
Czech Republic
©2024. All rights reserved.