DWP issues new Pension Credit update for older people making a claim this month
dailyrecord.co.ukThe Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that following the success of its campaign in June to increase take-up of a benefit designed to boost the income of older people on a low income, the Pension Service has received an “unprecedented” number of new claims for Pension Credit.
The DWP also said that additional resources are being deployed to ensure claims for the ‘passport’ benefit which is worth up to £3,300 a year in financial support and discounts, are being dealt with as quickly as possible.
It said: “Once an application has been received, claim decisions will be sent out in the post within six weeks. “People can be reassured, successful claims will be backdated to the date the application was made, it is important those who are entitled do not miss out.” To help more people aged over 66 access the support, DWP has also introduced a new interactive Pension Credit claim form which can be completed online, downloaded and posted to the Pension Service.
This could be useful for those who cannot claim the benefit online or over the phone as progress on the 24-page application form can be saved and completed at a later time - find out more about this here.
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