Pension Credit – New campaign launched

A campaign has been launched to make sure everyone who is eligible for Pension Credit in Cambridgeshire is claiming it.

Pension Credit is extra money to help with living costs for those over State Pension age and on a low income.

This could mean an extra £186 per month for the average household.

In Cambridgeshire it is estimated that as many as one in three people who are eligible for Pension Credit are not claiming it.

Cambridgeshire County Council is therefore appealing to everyone who may be eligible to check.

Claiming Pension Credit can also unlock other benefits, such as the Winter Fuel Payment, a free TV licence for those aged over 75, help with NHS dental treatment, glasses and hospital transport costs and other benefits depending on circumstances.

Pensioners can get a Winter Fuel Payment this year if they are entitled to Pension Credit at any point between 16 and 22 September 2024.

To be eligible for Pension Credit, you must:

  • live in the UK
  • be over State Pension age
  • have a weekly income below £218.15 if you’re single, or £332.95 if you’re part of a couple.

The county council has set up a dedicated webpage containing advice and guidance and links to Government websites where people can check if they are eligible and apply for Pension Credit: https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/pension-credit

Further advice on paying for care can be found here and guidance on emergency help, money and benefits here.

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