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The Latest Breaking News from Pension Credit

West Lothian OAPs are missing out on thousands of pounds of benefits

Are you claiming what you're entitled to?

Daily Record

New £301 cost of living payment rules could see more people due cash help this Spring

Claimants who do not receive a benefit payment during the qualifying period may still receive cost of living cash.

Daily Record

DWP confirms date £301 cost of living payments for 8m households due to start next month

The qualifying period for the first part of the £900 means-tested payment has also been announced.

Daily Record

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£301 cost of living payment due this Spring for more than 127,000 older people in Scotland

People on Pension Credit will qualify for the £900 means-tested payment and the 2023/24 £300 winer fuel top-up.

Daily Record

People of State Pension age living on their own could be due an extra £201 each week from April

Successful new claims for Pension Credit may also qualify for the £900 cost of living payment.

Daily Record

DWP writing to older people ‘soon’ to encourage them to check eligibility for Pension Credit worth £3,500

The letters will also contain information about the State Pension uprating from April.

Daily Record

People on State Pension can quickly check eligibility for top-up benefit online before making a new claim

DWP shares two 'easy' ways older people can quickly find out if they should claim £3,500 annual benefit.

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Barriers to £3,500 income top-up which could help 800,000 older people make a new claim this month

The online Pension Credit calculator can give a quick indication on whether you, a family member or friend may be eligible for the gateway benefit.

Daily Record

People of State Pension age living on their own may be due extra £201 each week from April

Successful new claims for Pension Credit may also qualify for the £900 cost of living payment.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to people about state pensions, as one woman is left 'absolutely staggered'

One fan of Martin's money saving advice approached the money buff as she was unaware she had been opted out of the additional state pension - meaning she had a shortfall spanning several years.

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Older people making new claim for Pension Credit could also qualify for £900 cost of living payment

Pension Credit is worth £3,500 a year on average and claims can be backdated for up to three months.

Daily Record

New claims for Pension Credit increase as more older people apply for £3,50 income boost

Successful new claims for Pension Credit may also qualify for the £900 cost of living payment.

Daily Record

Married couples over State Pension age could be due weekly income boost of up to £306 from April

Successful new claims for Pension Credit may also qualify for the £900 cost of living payment.

Daily Record

DWP urged to change ‘harsh’ policy which stops mixed age older couples qualifying for £3,500 income top-up

Pension Credit can only be claimed by individuals and couples over retirement age.

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Daily Record

Older people making new claim for Pension Credit could receive payment before end of next month

Processing times for the £3,500 annual income top-up are expected to be back to normal this month.

Daily Record

New way for people of State Pension age to claim annual income boost of more than £3,500

Even a small award of Pension Credit acts as ‘gateway’ to a wide range of other financial help including cost of living payments.

Daily Record

DWP urges people of State Pension age to claim £3,500 annual income top-up

Pension Credit can also provide help with Council Tax, Housing costs and hearing bills.

Daily Record

New claims for Pension Credit could be processed by DWP within six weeks from next month

The number of claims for the State Pension top-up worth over £3,500 a year doubled in 2022.

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DWP: Married couples over State Pension age could be due £278 per week through 'passport' benefit

A campaign to raise awareness of the extra cash available has led to 'unprecedented' numbers of new claims

Daily Record

Married people over State Pension age could be due up to £278 each week from DWP

Pension Credit could also provide up to £182 each week for people aged over 66 living on their own.

Wales Online

DWP State Pension payment increases confirmed including Pension Credits and Attendance Allowance

The payments will rise by more than 10% - this is what they will be

Daily Record

Older people making new claim for Pension Credit could also qualify for £900 cost of living payment

Pension Credit is worth £3,500 a year on average and claims can be backdated for up to three months.

Daily Record

Top social tariff broadband deals which could save people on a low income up to £180 this year

New DWP scheme now makes it easier for Sky customers to switch to £20 broadband deal.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis urges millions of older people not to miss out on new £900 cost of living payment

The consumer champion issued a stark warning to everyone on a low income receiving the State Pension.

Daily Record

Older people could be due weekly State Pension boost of up to £306 from April

Successful new claims for Pension Credit could also qualify for the £900 cost of living payment.

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