{"id":43910,"date":"2023-12-05T17:59:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T17:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cabanesetcompagnie.com\/?p=43910"},"modified":"2023-12-05T17:59:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-05T17:59:01","slug":"dwp-issues-deadline-warning-as-pensioners-may-claim-extra-3900-a-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cabanesetcompagnie.com\/world-news\/dwp-issues-deadline-warning-as-pensioners-may-claim-extra-3900-a-year\/","title":{"rendered":"DWP issues ‘deadline’ warning as pensioners may claim extra \u00a33,900 a year"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Pension Credit is a vital lifeline for people of state pension age and on low incomes.<\/p>\n

Pension Credit provides payments worth on average \u00a33,900 a year and can also entitle a person to cost of living payments.<\/p>\n

People who apply for Pension Credit before Sunday December 10 could qualify for an extra \u00a3300 cost of living boost<\/p>\n

Commenting on the DWP\u2019s campaign to boost Pension Credit take-up, Dean Butler, Managing Director for Retail Direct at Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group said: \u201cPension Credit is a vital lifeline for people of State Pension age and on low incomes, and the backdating deadline of Sunday December 10 is particularly important this year as people who apply before the deadline could receive a \u00a3300 cost of living boost.<\/p>\n

“With inflation still high and energy bills set to rise again in January, it\u2019s important that people who are struggling are claiming everything they\u2019re entitled to.<\/p>\n

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“A huge number of potentially eligible pensioners still don\u2019t take up Pension Credit, however it\u2019s worth over \u00a33,900 a year on average so can be a real help.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany people mistakenly believe that if they have some savings or their own home they won\u2019t be entitled to Pension Credit, with others worried about a perceived stigma attached to claiming.<\/p>\n

“However, eligibility is wider than often assumed and Pension Credit can be a real lifeline when times are tough. People who claim Pension Credit may also be able to get help with heating costs, NHS services, rent and council tax and a free TV license.<\/p>\n

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“We would urge people to check eligibility with a benefits adviser or the Government\u2019s online Pension Credit calculator and make sure they are receiving all possible help.\u201d<\/p>\n

People who claim Pension Credit can get the cost of living payment if they were claiming the benefit during the qualifying period from August 17 to September 17.<\/p>\n

A claim can be backdated by up to three months, so people can apply now and still get the extra payment.<\/p>\n