About 850,000 households are believed to be missing out on vital Pension Credit support, at a time when the cost-of-living crisis is hitting people on low or fixed incomes particularly hard. While more than 1.4 million pensioners are receiving Pension Credit, many are not claiming this extra financial help that can also be a gateway to other benefits.
An estimated £1.7 billion in the benefit is being left unclaimed, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), which was holding its second annual Pension Credit “day of action” as part of an awareness-raising drive. The DWP said it will be providing leaflets for local communities, while businesses can also spread the word to their customers.
State pension recipients will continue to receive reminders about Pension Credit in the post. Pension Credit is designed to help with daily living costs for people over state pension age and on a low income.
