News
November 2005
Pension Credit - are you missing out?
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a national campaign to make sure pensioners are not missing out on the Pension Credit they may be entitled to. From October, over 1 million people will be receiving a postcard explaining how to find out about their entitlement and apply for Pension Credit.
Pension Credit is an entitlement for people aged 60 and over who are living in Great Britain. It guarantees everyone aged 60 or over a minimum weekly income and could mean extra money for you every week.
People who are over 65 may get additional Pension Credit to reward them for saving for their retirement. The rates of Pension Credit depend on whether you are single or married.
In addition to being entitled to extra money each week, you may also receive a payment backdated for up to 12 months worth of Pension Credit if you could have been entitled earlier.
So, are you missing out on extra money? Do you know anyone who could be?
To find out more about Pension Credit, visit our Pension Credit section
You can get an estimate of the Pension Credit you may be entitled to by using our online Pension Credit calculator here
To apply for Pension Credit now, download the Pension Credit application form here