Tag: Pension Credit
Full list of 25 power companies British Gas, OVO, E.on, Octopus £150 customer boost
From October 2024 people will start getting the Warm Home Discount – but only if their power company has signed up and they qualify …
DWP state pensioners born before these dates qualify for higher threshold pensions credit
Those who reached state pension age before 2016 could still get winter fuel payment in 2024 – even if they earn a higher income each month DWP document confirms …
Martin Lewis ‘swamped’ as people realise they’ve been missing out on £3,900 boost
Martin Lewis has urged “don’t assume it’s not you” as people can get cash and other benefits from the DWP …
Pensioners could claim an extra £3,900 from DWP ‘with five-minute check’
The government is pressing ahead with controversial plans to change who receives the Winter Fuel Payment, which is worth between £200 and £300 per year …
‘Martin Lewis’ MSE helped my dad get £8,000 extra with Pension Credit and benefits’
Many vulnerable people could be missing out on an average of £75 per week, or £3,900 per year in Pension Credit. …
Martin Lewis urges state pensioners on ‘higher income’ to claim £300 Winter Fuel Payment
Martin Lewis is urging state pensioners on higher incomes to claim their £300 Winter Fuel Payment. …
Anger as Labour ‘points finger at very wealthy pensioners’ for winter fuel payment chop
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: ‘I think most people will accept that the very wealthiest shouldn’t be in receipt of a free allowance’ …
Pensioners urged to ‘apply again’ if they’ve been rejected for Pension Credit, expert says
Pension Credit is a vital benefit for people in later life that is often underclaimed – and it’s a key gateway for getting the Winter Fuel Payment …
1.2m DWP letters to be sent to claimants ahead of Winter Fuel cut
The DWP has confirmed that this winter around 120,000 Housing Benefit claimants are due to be contacted …
State pensioners told ‘act now’ or miss out on £300 payment
Checking eligibility could be “life-changing” for some state pensioners. …
