Nearly one million pensioners across the country are eligible for extra housing support but have not yet made a claim. According to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), Pension Credit can help some people over the State Pension age pay for living costs such as rent.
It's an extremely vital benefit if you're a pensioner and are struggling to make ends meet in the face of a worsening cost of living crisis.
However, not all pensioners will be eligible for the payment and your living situation may determine whether you receive the cash boost or not.
Here's a breakdown of who can claim Pension Credit and how much you could receive... Read more: Millions better off as DWP benefits including PIP, Universal Credit and pensions rise In order to be considered for Pension Credit, you must first be over the State Pension age.
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