Martin Lewis is encouraging people who are receiving State Pension payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), or anyone who knows someone who is, to check if they are eligible for a top-up benefit which could boost their weekly income.
Martin explained to viewers on his Money Show Live TV programme: “Pension Credit is a top-up for lower income pensioners of the state credit and one million eligible pensioners don’t claim it in this country, so if you’re a lower income pensioner or you know someone who is then call the Pension Credit hotline and ask them if you’re eligible.
“The worst they can do is say ‘no’,but they may say ‘yes’ which could result in an extra £10 or £20 extra a week which is important.”
