Martin Lewis called it a 'national tragedy' and is now urging people to check their eligibility.
Martin Lewis is calling it a "national tragedy" that nearly one million older people are missing out on Pension Credit - and therefore this year’s Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300. The financial guru is supporting the Department for Work and Pensions as it launches a ‘Week of Action’.
“While for most single pensioners, you need total weekly income, including from savings, under around £218 to be very likely to qualify, my rule of thumb is spend a few minutes to check even with weekly income up to £235 as there’s still a chance some may be eligible.” Energy Secretary Ed Miliband added: “The legacy of failure on energy policy we have inherited means energy prices are set to rise in Autumn. We must ensure that pensioners in the greatest need get access to help with rising bills. We will do everything in our power to increase take-up of pension credit to the 880,000 households who are yet to claim - opening the door to other vital support such as the Winter Fuel Payment.
Quickest way to check eligibility for Pension Credit Older people, or friends and family, can quickly check their eligibility and get an estimate of what they may receive by using the online Pension Credit calculator on GOV.UK here. The benefit tops up income to a minimum of £218.15 per week for single pensioners and £332.95 for couples - more if a person has a disability or caring responsibilities.
This means they cannot claim Pension Credit or pension age Housing Benefit until they are both State Pension age. Before this DWP change, a mixed-age couple could be eligible to claim the more generous State Pension age benefits when just one of them reached State Pension age.You’ll need the same details for your partner if you have one. You will be presented with a series of questions with multiple-choice answer options.
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