Families are being warned they have just ten days to apply for a benefit which could mean they get a total of £3,824 a year. Pension credit is aimed at people who are on low incomes and those who qualify get extra £3,500 per annum.
People who are registered as eligible also get the £324 cost of living payment - which they could miss out on if they don’t get their application in by December 18. The government is urging people to get in touch to see if they qualify - online or on the phone. The Pension Credit claim line is 0800 99 1234.
Checking eligibility and applying by 18 December 2022 – just ten days away – will mean pensioners could also receive a £324 boost thanks to Pension Credit backdating rules. Minister for Pensions Laura Trott said: “The run up to Christmas is always a busy time, but one thing to make sure that’s on your list over the coming days is to find out whether you or your loved ones could be eligible for Pension Credit.
