The House just voted ‘yes' on a bill that would increase Social ...
10 hours ago · The proposal — called the Social Security Fairness Act — would repeal rules that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive pension benefits from state or local governments.
Pension credit warning as people face massive delays
Mar 18, 2024 · Pensioners are encountering “massive delays” as they try to claim welfare payments to help with their living costs, MPs have heard. Ministers were warned some people are waiting several months ...
Autumn Budget 2024: State pension and Pension Credit to rise …
Oct 30, 2024 · The full basic state pension will increase from £169.50 to £176.45 per week, worth an extra £360 annually. It’s a smaller hike than the one seen in April this year, when the state pension jumped...
8 things to know about pension credit - Which? News
Pension credit has come under the spotlight after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced only those claiming this or other means-tested benefits would be eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment this year. Here, Which? reveals eight things you need to know about pension credit, including what it’s worth and how to check your eligibility.
Martin Lewis on pension credit: What over-66s need to know
Update 24 September 2024. The Government has announced the Winter Fuel Payment will no longer be universal, now it'll mainly be triggered by claiming Pension Credit, meaning it's even more important to check if you're due it.
“You could get Pension Credit” – Week of Action to drive take up
Sep 1, 2024 · Hundreds of thousands of pensioners are being urged to apply for a benefit that could be worth on average £3,900 per year as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is launching a campaign to...
Only 10 Days Left to Claim Pension Credit and Secure £299 Cost …
Feb 25, 2024 · Hundreds of thousands of pensioners could pocket an extra £299 if they claim Pension Credit in the next 10 days. Those who successfully apply for Pension Credit by 5 March could also secure...
Countdown to Deadline Day: Claim Pension Credit by 10 …
Nov 28, 2023 · Harry Redknapp and DWP have joined forces to urge pensioners on low incomes to get their Pension Credit applications signed, sealed and over the line by 10 December as it could mean an extra...
What is pension credit, and how do you claim it? - Yahoo Finance
Oct 11, 2024 · Pension credit is a means-tested benefit for those above state pension age with a low income. It tops up your income to help with everyday living costs, providing an average income boost of...
Liz Kendall: ‘No tension’ over pension credit uptake in light of …
19 hours ago · Published Just now. There is no “tension” between plans to make savings from limiting winter fuel allowance to the poorest pensioners and more people taking up pension credit, Liz Kendall has signalled. The winter fuel payment, worth up to £300, is being restricted to only those claiming pension credit from this winter, with the aim of ...