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Are you claiming Pension Credit?
CURRENTLY, the State Pension age (66+) in the UK and for those who are not receiving:- Pension Credit, Universal Credit, Income Support, income based Jobseeker's Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance or Tax Credits, you should check their eligibility for a State Pension, and you might also be able to apply for Pension Credit!
It is estimated that up to:- 880,000 households are missing out on Pension Credit, and it is worth, on average:- £3,900 per year, providing additional benefits such as help with Council Tax and Housing Benefit and a free TV licence for those over 75. Not only that, but you might also qualify for Winter Fuel Payment and other support like help with housing costs, such as:- help with Council Tax for those aged 75 and over. Pension Credit backdating rules, means it is possible to apply for Pension Credit and have the claim backdated by up to 3 months, so long as there is entitlement during that time. This means that the latest date to apply and still qualify for the:- 'Winter Fuel Payment' is:- 21 December 2024. Did you know that additional to Winter Fuel Payment, Pension Credit also provides extra support for heating costs, such as The Warm Home Discount Scheme and Cold Weather Payments? For more information, please play this video and also visit:- Gov.UK. COMMENTS (0)
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