Before bills go up this winter, spend 5 minutes using the Government’s online Pension Credit calculator. You could be missing out on an average of £3,900 extra a year.
Pension Credit can provide vital support to low-income pensioner households. It is especially important now that it is linked to winter fuel payments.
Retirees could be eligible for pension credit if they are above state pension age and have an income of less than £218.15 a week, or less than £332.95 as a joint weekly income with a partner. Some pensioners think because they have savings or own their own home they wouldn’t get Pension Credit, but they may still be eligible.
Disabled people, those caring for someone, and those with housing costs could still be eligible even if they have more income or savings.
You can check your eligibility via the following link:-
Check Pension Credit eligibility
This short film explains more about Pension Credit and who’s eligible:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z8wanzatrIQ
A friend or family member can call for you if you cannot use the phone.
Pension Credit claim line
Telephone: 0800 99 1234
Textphone: 0800 169 0133
Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 99 1234
British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer – find out how to use the service on mobile or tablet
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Find out about call charges
To apply by post, print out and fill in the Pension Credit claim form or call the claim line to request a form.
Send the claim form to the Pension Service, or ask someone to do it for you.
Freepost DWP Pensions Service 3
Do not write anything except the freepost address on the envelope. You do not need a postcode or a stamp.
Contact a voluntary organisation like Citizens Advice or Age UK if you need help with the form.
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