People of State Pension age and over are being urged to act fast if they want to be in with the chance to qualify for a cost of living cash boost. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging pensioners to ensure they can be eligible for the government's second instalment of its cost of living support payment worth £324, as prices continue to rise.
In order to qualify for the money however, people first need to make sure they are in receipt of Pension Credit - and the deadline to be able to get the benefit is fast approaching. If you think you might be eligible for Pension Credit, then you have less than three weeks to backdate a claim to qualify as the deadline is December 18.
You would be eligible for the £324 payment if you were entitled Pension Credit for any day from August 26 to September 25 this year. However, Pension Credit is a retrospective benefit, so it can be backdated to three months.
