Pension credit applications rise but many rejected
A big jump in pensioners applying for the means-tested benefit came after ministers limited winter fuel payments.
Pension Credit warning as nearly 800,000 Brits missing out on £3,900 benefit
There is less than a month in which to make a backdated Pension Credit claim to qualify for the winter fuel allowance payment.
Pension Credit applications surge as DWP suffers 'massive disappointment'
The DWP has revealed that there has been an incredible 145% surge in applications for the under-claimed benefit of Pension Credit since the Winter Fuel Payment was restricted to the benefit in July
DWP Pension Credit update as Winter Fuel Payments begin
The Government continues to urge pensioners to check if they are eligible for pension credit. Those who apply before December 21 will receive backdated payments of both pension credit and the winter fuel allowance, and the Department for Work and Pensions has deployed 500 extra staff to handle claims for the benefit.
Pension Credit claims up soar by 145% after winter fuel payment axe
The Department for Work and Pensions confirmed it had seen claims for Pension Credit surge following Rachel Reeves's Winter Fuel Payment announcement.
Winter fuel payment claims skyrocket after Labour changes – but 50% of pensioners rejected
Following Rachel Reeves’ announcement in July, pensioners must be claiming the means-tested benefit to be sent the winter fuel payment worth £200-300. The figures from the DWP show a marked increase in applications since the chancellor announced the changes,
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Pension Credit surge after Winter Fuel Payment cut slated 'massive disappointment'
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Just 42,000 successful claims for pension credit since winter fuel cut
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What is pension credit, and how do you claim it?
Pension credit has been thrust into the spotlight since claiming it is now one of the main ways to qualify for the winter fuel payment. The benefit is for low income retiree households ...
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Can YOU claim pension credit? Here's how to top up your weekly income
If you are elderly and not well off, pension credit tops up weekly income to a minimum of £218.15 for single people and £332.95 for couples. Pension credit also opens the door to a lot of ...