Pension Credit – are you eligible?

Could you, or someone you know, be missing out on pension credit?

It is estimated that up to 880,000 households are missing out on Pension Credit and it is worth, on average £3,900 per year.

Thanks to the Pension Credit backdating rules, it is possible to apply for Pension Credit and have the claim backdated by up to 3 months – so long as there is entitlement during that time.

People who claim Pension Credit may also be able to get:

• The Winter Fuel Payment and other help with heating costs
• Help with rent and council tax
• A free TV Licence for those aged 75 or over
• Help with the cost of NHS services, such as NHS dental treatment, glasses and transport costs for hospital appointments.

In addition to the Winter Fuel Payment, did you know that Pension Credit also provides extra support for heating costs such as:

• The Warm Home Discount Scheme
• Cold weather payments.