Not everyone will be eligible for the full latest cost of living support - meaning some households will be left struggling.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed there would be £15bn worth of support to help people through dire times, with energy costs set to soar to £2,800 a year in October. Many will receive higher payments, but many will only receive the £400 energy bill discount which will be given to all domestic energy customers.
For many households this help might not be enough and they could still find themselves struggling financially. However, thousands of households could be missing out on extra financial support and checking could only take a few minutes, reported Daily Record.
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Even consumer champion, Martin Lewis, recently advised households earning less than £30,000 to use an online benefits calculator to check if they qualify for any benefits, discounts or reductions.
What is an online benefits calculator?
Online benefit calculators quickly work out if you are missing out on any benefits and best of all, they are completely free, independent and confidential to use - so there’s nothing to lose.
In just a few minutes you could find out how much you may be able to claim in extra support, just by entering details about yourself, your residential status, your working status and any savings you have.
You can use an independent benefits calculator to find out:
- What benefits you could get
- How to claim
- How your benefits will be affected if you start work
Where to find help
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Information on income-related benefits, Tax Credits, Council Tax Reduction, Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit and how your benefits will be affected if you start work or change your working hours.
Policy in Practice
Information on income-related benefits, Tax Credits, contribution-based benefits, Council Tax Reduction, Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit, how these are calculated and how your benefits will be affected if you start work or change your working hours.
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Information on income-related benefits, Tax Credits, contribution-based benefits, Council Tax Reduction, Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit and how your benefits will be affected if you start work.
What you will need
You will need accurate information about your:
Savings
Income, including your partner’s
Existing benefits and pensions (including anyone living with you)
Outgoings (such as rent, mortgage, childcare payments)
Latest Council Tax bill
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