The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an urgent reminder to people as first cost of living payment window approaches its end.
The government department said that claimants have until May 19 to claim their Pension Credit and have the opportunity to qualify for the cost of living payment. Pension Credit claims can be backdated for up to three months, if done so before the DWP's deadline, a claimant will become automatically eligible for the £301 payment.
The benefit is designed to help those over the State Pension age with daily costs by providing a top-up to their income. Furthermore, claimants do not need to be receiving the State Pension in order to be eligible.
