DWP set to review £300 benefit application after making 'very long' admission
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is taking another look at a complex form that pensioners must complete to access the £300 Winter Fuel Allowance, amid concerns it's too intricate and bewildering.
The cash benefit will only be available to older Brits claiming Pension Credit this year, but some will struggle with the more than 200 questions they have to answer when applying.
In the Commons on Monday, Pensions Minister Emma Reynolds conceded the process is "very long" while promising to resolve any backlog of Pension Credit applications before it forces seniors into tough decisions between heating and eating.
There are still thousands of eligible pensioners missing out on this crucial benefit, which is worth an average of £3900 per claimant.
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