Pension Credit Claimants

Those who successfully apply for Pension Credit by 5 March could also secure a further £299 boost in the form of a Cost of Living payment thanks to backdating rules.

For single pensioners, Pension Credit guarantees a minimum weekly income of £201.05; for couples, it’s £306.85. Additional help is also available for those with disabilities or caring responsibilities.

And even small amounts of Pension Credit could open doors to further financial assistance, covering things like housing costs, council tax, and heating bills, as well as potentially the £299 backdated Cost of Living payment.

Applications for Pension Credit can be made:

·         On the How to Claim page Pension Credit: How to claim - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

·         Over the phone by calling 0800 99 1234 (Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm)

·         By printing out and filling in a paper application form

For more information visit the Pension Credit GOV.UK page. For extra resources for stakeholders and businesses, the department has also produced a Stakeholder Toolkit.

Pension Credit: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)