Pension Credit Opens The Door to More Than Heating Allowance - Get It Claimed And Check If You Qualify - Help Friends, Relatives Neighbours To Apply

4th October 2024

You must live in England, Scotland or Wales and have reached State Pension age to qualify for Pension Credit. Many people have still not made a claim. It can be very significant as many other thing open up if you get pension credit.

Winter Heating Allowance which can also be back dated if you apply soon.

If you get Pension Credit you can also get other help, such as:
Housing Benefit if you rent the property you live in.

Help with Council Tax.

Help with heating costs.

Health benefits.

Travel and TV benefits.

Benefits for war widows or widowers.

Support for Mortgage Interest if you own the property you live in.

A free TV licence if you're aged 75 or over.

Help with NHS dental treatment, glasses and transport costs for hospital appointments.

Pension Credit tops up: your weekly income to £218.15 if you're single. your joint weekly income to £332.95 if you have a partner.
That's a lot each year £218.15 x 52 = £11343.

This is life saver for many so make sure anyone you know is claiming.

Check if your elderly relatives have claimed and help them complete the massive off-putting form. Don't be put off as many of the question may not apply to one individual and you can jump ahead at several.

Change a life and help people to apply - done it will apply for years ahead. Imagine 5 or 10 years of this money.