The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging people of State Pension age not to miss out on an average income boost of up to £3,500 a year through a benefit designed specifically for those over 66. DWP recently took to social media as part of its ongoing campaign to raise awareness about Pension Credit, a 'passport' benefit which can unlock extra help with daily living costs including Council Tax, Housing costs and heating bills.
DWP has committed to continue promoting the benefit throughout 2023 in an effort to help an estimated 800,000 State Pensioners on a low income who may be missing out on the weekly benefit boost of up to £182 each week for single pensioners and up to £278 for couples.
The post on Twitter said: "You could be missing out on an average of £3,500 a year from PensionCredit. Pension Credit can help with daily living costs like Council Tax, housing costs and heating bills."
