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24.01.2022 - 18:53 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Martin Lewis is urging more than one million people of State Pension age across the UK to check if they are eligible for a weekly cash top-up from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Pension Credit can help top-up retirement income, even if someone already receives a pension or has another source of regular payments. Some older people think because they have savings or own their home they won’t qualify for the payment boost, but many are missing out on extra money every week.
Martin told viewers on the Money Show Live: “There are over a million people of State Pension age missing out on Pension Credit. If that’s you, think about it and if you know someone who may be eligible,talk to them.”
He continued: “This [Pension Credit] can top-up your State Pension if your total weekly pension is below £177 for a single person or £270 for a couple.
“Even if you earn more than that, if you’ve got some savings, you might still be entitled to a small Pension Credit top-up.”
The financial guru also explained why making a claim is so important.
He said: “The reason this is so important is that it’s a gateway benefit, so if you’re entitled to the core element of Pension Credit and over 75, you get a free TV Licence, your Council Tax may be lowered and you may get the Warm Home Discoun t.
“So it’s really important to trigger getting this.”
And for anyone who is put off looking into their eligibility, or has a family member who may qualify for the boost, Martin had a final piece of advice.
“If you’re not sure if you’re entitled, phone the Pension Service and have a chat with them to find out,” he urged.
Pension credit is an income-related benefit aimed at people living in the UK over State Pension age.
It offers older people a
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