A big push has been announced to try to get people to sign up for a benefit which could see some of the poorest people in the country get an extra £3,500 a year. The government is to write to millions of OAPs in a bid to get them to make sure they are getting Pension Credit if they are eligible.
Early in 2023 the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is to contact 11 million people about how the State Pension is increasing in line with inflation - 10.1% – in the 2023-24 tax year. Also included with that will be a leaflet which has been altered to include details about Pension Credit - which can also allow people to access more help with housing, heating and Council Tax.
DWP Minister Laura Trott MP said: “In the new year, DWP will again write to over 11 million pensioners as part of the annual uprating of State Pension. The accompanying leaflet has been updated to include this year’s campaign messaging promoting Pension Credit. Further spend of £1.8m has been approved for marketing activity until the end of this financial year.”
