Pensioners are being urged to make some vital checks ahead of the £301 cost of living payment. The DWP confirmed that millions of people on means-tested benefits will begin to see the payment landing in their accounts from Tuesday, April 25.
It will be the first of three payments throughout 2023/24 equating to £900. In order to be eligible for the Cost of Living payment, you must be receiving one of the qualifying means-tested benefits.
Among these is Pension Credit, which many pensioners are being urged to check if they are eligible for. Read more: Amazon Spring Sale 2023: best early deals today and what to expect Pensioners who have not yet received a payment from Pension Credit can still qualify for the £301 cost of living payment if they make a successful backdated Pension Credit application by May 19, according to the DWP.
You will be able to start your application for Pension Credit up to four months before you reach State Pension age. While you can still apply any day after you reach State Pension age, your application is only able to be backdated by up to three months.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.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.