There are ten days left for people to qualify for the £301 Cost of Living Payment and claim Pension Credit.
The Department for Work and Pensions has issued a reminder to people saying that they have until May 19 to claim their Pension Credit and have the opportunity to qualify for the cost of living payment which will be paid directly into their bank accounts.
If a claim is made to one of the eligible benefits, it can be backdated for up to three months if the claimant was elgibile to receive it during that time.
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Minister for Pensions Laura Trott said: “Pension Credit can make a real difference and I am determined to make sure this support – worth an average of £3,500 a year – is reaching everyone who needs it, particularly as we know how much pressure households across the country have been under.
“Please check if you or your loved ones can claim for this extra support, and if you do it by 19 May you could qualify for the £301 Cost of Living Payment – giving another financial boost to those who need it most.”
Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs, though you do not need to be in receipt of State Pension to receive it.
It tops up a person's income to a minimum of £201.05 per week for single pensioners and to £306.85 for couples or more if a person has a disability or caring responsibilities.
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