Tag: State Pension age
WASPI state pension compensation update as government gives pledge before Christmas
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman published a report this year saying the women affected should get payouts of up to £2,950 …
Benefits you can no longer claim when you reach State Pension age including income support
The DWP will not let you claim certain benefits once you reach State Pension age. Here’s the full list of what you can and cannot claim …
DWP sending letters as people to receive boosts of up to £300
Those who are eligible should receive the cash from DWP by the end of the year. …
DWP WASPI compensation update for women affected by State Pension age change
Millions of women born in the 1950s have been left in limbo since the Ombudsman’s final report was released in March. …
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 …
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 …
Labour MP calls for State Pension age compensation vote for WASPI women in update
The ongoing battle for justice for the millions of women affected by changes to the State Pension age has been reignited, with Andy McDonald calling on the DWP to allow MPs to decide on financial redress …
WASPI campaigners blast Labour’s ‘lack of progress’ on delivering compensation
The Ombudsman has stated the women should get compensation and called on Parliament to take up the issue. …
WASPI campaigners issue update ahead of key date
The Women Against State Pension Inequality campaigners have announced a demonstration ahead of the Autumn Budget, later this month. …