Are you missing out on Pension Credit?
If you are State pension age or over, you could be entitled to Pension Credit.
Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over state pension age and on a low income. You may be able to claim it even if you have savings. Around a third of those eligible for Pension Credit are not claiming it and could be missing out on extra money each week.
You can use the government Pension Credit calculator to check your eligibility and get an estimate of how much you could get.
If you need any help claiming Pension Credit, please contact us and we can refer you to partners who will be able to provide help and support with completing the necessary application forms.
Winter Fuel Payment
Pension Credit recipients may be eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment, an annual tax-free payment to help with heating bills.
To qualify for the 2024 Winter Fuel Payment, you must apply for Pension Credit by 21 December 2024 for your claim to be backdated to the qualifying week of 16-22 September 2024. You won’t receive the payment until your Pension Credit claim is successful.
You may also be entitled to receive the Winter Fuel Payment if you are in receipt of other qualifying benefits outlined in our news story – What you need to know about winter fuel payment support.
Additional support
If you need any support regarding benefit claims, please contact us or Citizens Advice. If you are struggling to heat your home, there are ways we can help, please let us know. More information is on our website on cost of living support.
