This Christmas I am urging everyone across Sevenoaks and Swanley to check whether you or your loved ones could be eligible for Pension Credit - which is there to help pensioners on a low income with daily living costs.
The average Pension Credit award is worth over £3,500 a year, and those who apply by December 18 could also qualify for an extra £324 cost-of-living boost to help manage rising bills. Even a small Pension Credit award can unlock further support – such as help with housing costs, council tax and heating bills. And for those over 75, this includes a free TV licence.
Around 1.4 million pensioners receive Pension Credit. However, many people who could claim it are not. As the new Pensions Minister, I want to change this – and the mission starts today.
If you think you or a loved one could be eligible – as a rule of thumb if they are over State Pension age and have a weekly income of less than £182.60 as a single person or £278.70 as a couple – check with them and check out our online Pension Credit calculator on gov.uk or call 0800 99 1234
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