I lived on beans as I was worried state pension wouldn’t cover bills but I got £13k extra a year after quick phone call
THOUSANDS of vulnerable pensioners are missing out on a range of benefits by not claiming pension credit and other awards to ...
I thought my mum was over Pension Credit limit and would miss out Winter Fuel Payment – Martin Lewis tip made me check
A MARTIN Lewis fan has revealed how a quick check helped her mother realise she was eligible for Pension Credit. The woman ...
How to claim Pension Credit and boost income by nearly £4,000 over the year ahead
Despite the full New State Pension now being worth £221.20 per week and the full Basic State Pension worth £169.50, data from ...
Pension credit chaos leaves retirees waiting years for payments
Millions of pensioners had their incomes slashed after politicians voted to means-test winter fuel payments. The £200 ...
Pensioners urged to 'apply again' if they've been rejected for Pension Credit, expert says
Pension Credit is a vital benefit for people in later life that is often underclaimed - and it's a key gateway for getting ...
‘Time running out’ for 800,000 to claim Pension Credit benefit before winter
Labour's plans to increase the number of pensioners claiming Pension Credit have been branded "confusing" and ineffective.
Exact date you must apply for Pension Credit by to receive £300 winter fuel pay payment – check if you could be eligible
HOUSEHOLDS have to apply for a government benefit by a certain date if they want to qualify for this year’s Winter Fuel Payment. The Winter Fuel Payment was previously available to everyone ...
'Pension credit cap means I'm £500 a month worse off'
A retired office worker has said that having £2.60 a week more than the pension credit cap left him £500 a month worse off.
Lanarkshire residents urged to check pension credit eligibility ahead of winter fuel payment cut
Christina McKelvie MSP is campaigning to raise awareness of qualifying benefits during the crucial "qualifying week" which ...
Winter Fuel Payment: DWP confirms letters will be sent to every person over State Pension age
The DWP has confirmed that every person over State Pension age will receive a letter from the department which will explain ...
Pension Credit eligibility explained: Can you get full new state pension and still qualify?
Some pensioners may still be able to claim Pension Credit if they get the full rate of state pension, or even more, depending ...
Pension Credit: 'Being £2 over threshold left me £500 short'
A retired office worker claimed he was £500 per month worse off as a result of being marginally above the Pension Credit ...