Millions of households are missing out on an average weekly boost of around £65, the Department for Work and Pensions has estimated.
A huge number of people do not claim Pension Credit, because they assume they're not eligible due to having savings or owning their own home, the government department said.
The DWP is now urging people of State Pension age to check if they qualify for the "passport" benefit, which could see them receive more than £3,000 a year, The Birmingham Live reports.
