The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently announced plans to continue encouraging more than 11million State Pensioners to check if they qualify for an annual income top-up worth over £3,500, on average, through Pension Credit. Households will soon receive a letter informing them of their new State Pension payment rate from April along with details on eligibility for Pension Credit.
This is part of an ongoing awareness campaign to encourage more pensioners on a low income to check if they are entitled to additional financial help. In addition to the printed campaign, DWP has also introduced a new interactive Pension Credit claim form which can be completed online, downloaded and posted to the Pension Service.
Some older people may not be aware that, if they are in receipt of Attendance Allowance or certain rates of disability benefits, they may also be entitled to extra Pension Credit, worth £69.40 each week.
