Tag: Pension Credit
DWP to send Winter Fuel Payment letters to 12 million people
The DWP has confirmed that 12.7 million people will be informed about the new Winter Fuel Payment eligibility rules by the end of next month …
Martin Lewis urges anyone over 66 to make simple pension check immediately
State pensioners could significantly increase their annual income by making the check. …
Labour issued warning over ‘cruel’ Winter Fuel Payment policy
The shadow work and pensions secretary has called on the Government to retract its decision to means-test Winter Fuel Payments and to ‘follow their own advice’ …
DWP to write to over-66s who could claim Pension Credit – and it’s easier than you think
The DWP is set to write to a specific group of over 66s who could claim Pension Credit, yet have not done so, to encourage them to apply for the benefit …
DWP rule blocking 60,000 people from claiming Pension Credit despite qualifying
Pension Credit is a ‘gateway benefit’ opens the door to other benefits from Winter Fuel Payments to a free TV licence, but people are being blocked from claiming …
New DWP plan to speed up claims for Pension Credit’s £3,900 boost
DWP is bringing in more staff to help speed up the process as hundreds of thousands of people have been missing out on Pension Credit. …
State pensioners alerted they could be eligible for £3,900 boost – check if you can get it
State pensioners can also backdate claims for this benefit, which could entitle them to the DWP’s Winter Fuel Payment. …
State pensioners born before these years handed £2,991 pension boost
State pensioners born before these years could get a much needed £2,991 boost to their state pension. …
Martin Lewis issues worrying update on £900 state pension Triple Lock boost
Martin Lewis has issued a worrying update to pensioners who received the £900 state pension Triple Lock boost this year. …
Martin Lewis urges state pensioners ‘make one phone call’ for £11,600 handout
Martin Lewis says state pensioners should make a phone call and get as much as £11,600 this winter. …
