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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently revealed that nearly 78% of new Pension Credit applications are processed ...
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently confirmed that thousands of pensioners could be owed money.
It's important for all older people - single, married or cohabiting - to ensure they are claiming all the additional ...
The first is Guarantee Credit, ... If you have a partner, Pension Credit will top up your joint weekly income to £332.95 and you can claim an additional £19.04 a week if eligible.
Guaranteed pension credit ensures a weekly income of at least £227.10 or £346.60 for couples. Learn if you are eligible and what to do if you are rejected.
If you're on a low income, there is help available to boost your state pension. This comes in the form of pension credit. Pension credit is a means-tested benefit, meaning it's awarded to you based on ...
Guarantee credit - tops up your weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level. This is £218.15 a week if you're single and £332.95 a week for married couples. Savings credit - provides extra money ...
Winter Fuel Payment – worth up to £300. From this winter people over state pension age who claim a means-tested benefit (such as pension credit – either guarantee or savings credit) will be ...
Despite the full New State Pension now worth £230.25 per week and the full Basic State Pension worth £176.45, data from the ...
Couples can also apply for Pension Credit (Picture: Getty Images) If you’re single, you can get up to £218.15 of Guarantee Credit per week if you qualify and a potential additional Savings ...