DWP bonus payment for people on State Pension and certain benefits due before Christmas
dailyrecord.co.ukThere are 22 million people across the UK claiming at least one benefit from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). That number includes 12.6 million older people in receipt of State Pension payments, a contributory benefit only available to those of retirement age with at least 10 years’ worth of National Insurance Contributions.
However, many people may not be aware of an annual bonus paid to those on certain benefits before Christmas and while thoughts of winter will be far from the minds of everyone enjoying the warmer temperatures of summer, it’s important to make sure you’re not missing out on additional financial support that could make you eligible for the payment.
Checking for unclaimed support using a benefits calculator only takes a few minutes and could put extra pounds in your pocket - find out more here.
The ‘Christmas Bonus’ is a one-off, tax-free £10 payment made to people in receipt of State Pension or 20 benefits if they meet the eligibility criteria during a specific qualifying period, which is typically the first full week of December.
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