Tag: Pension Credit
Eight benefits state pensioners can claim on top of pension for extra £1,462 a month
State pensioners can get as much as £1,462.50 per month on top of their state pension payment, depending on their individual situation. …
Older state pensioners can cut TV licence to £0 fully legally
Some state pensioners are able to cut their TV licence bill to nothing depending on their income. …
Carers reaching state pension age told full benefit might stop
Carer’s Allowance could be stopped for those reaching 66 under Department of Work and Pensions rule …
Full list of freebies and discounts pensioners can claim in August – worth £7,437
The range of benefits and discounts available to those claiming their pension can run into the thousands of pounds if seized upon. …
Brits receiving pension benefit must follow DWP ‘holiday rule’
The DWP has issued a warning to Pension Credit claimants who are planning on going on holiday this year, no matter how long the trip is …
Tips to boost DWP State Pension and income beyond retirement
Under the new full rate, these payments could reach £230.25 per week and can be supplemented with other savings to ensure a basic standard of living. …
State pensioners born before 1953 missing out on £2,798
State pensioners born before 1953 are missing out on £2,798 per year this year. …
State pensioners urged to claim £7,956 handout with ‘backdating’ claim
People of state pension age can claim as much as £7,956. …
Who can get a free TV Licence – and why some can pay just £7.50 per year
The Government explains that certain people may be eligible for a discounted or free TV licence under specific circumstances. …
DWP urged to make rules clearer after huge Pension Credit ‘errors’
Pension Credit is designed to top up the incomes of the poorest pensioners, offering around 1.4 million people an average of £3,900 a year. …
