DWP breaks down Pension Credit barriers to help older people claim £4,200 income boost
A successful new claim for Pension Credit can unlock access to Winter Fuel Payments, help with housing costs and Council Tax.
Pensioners on this benefit must tell DWP before going on holiday or payments could stop
The full DWP answer states: “We may pay Pension Credit for up to 4 weeks while you’re temporarily away from Great Britain and ...
Older people on disability benefits may be due extra weekly top-up of £82.90 from April
Similarly, a couple claiming Pension Credit where both are over 66 and both are in receipt of a qualifying disability benefit, will receive an extra £165.80 each week from April 7 - some £663.20 every ...