People of pensionable age urged to check if they are entitled to Pension Credit
It may be backdated up to three months from the date of application.
It is important that people of pensionable age – whether single, married or living with a partner – check if they are claiming all the financial help to which they are entitled to.
You may be entitled to Pension Credit even if you have other income apart from your state pension including savings and if you own your home.
If you are entitled to Pension Credit this gives you extra money to help with your daily living costs.
- Pension Credit is separate from your State Pension
- It may also help with housing costs such as ground rent or service charges
- It is a tax-free payment and its purpose is to top up your weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level.
- It may unlock additional support including Winter Fuel Payments, Housing Benefit (rent) and Council Tax Support entitlement as well as NHS dental care and glasses, and for those over the age of 75, a free TV licence.
Pension Credit may be backdated up to three months from the date of application.
You can check your eligibility and get an estimate of what you may be entitled to by visiting gov.uk/pension-credit-calculator