Martin Lewis' MSE warning as concerning '£32 billion' left unclaimed in DWP benefits
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA staggering '£23 billion in benefits' goes unclaimed each year in the UK, say experts at Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert (MSE).
Now, the team of financially savvy gurus are issuing a crucial alert, encouraging people to stop dismissing the idea that they may be eligible for benefits and to check their entitlements.
They point out: "The inflation figures that the Government normally uses to calculate next April's benefit rises have just been announced - it's dropped to 1.7% this month, lower than figures in recent months (though do note the Govt's not officially confirmed the changes yet). "So it's a good time to remind you that BILLIONS in benefits goes unclaimed each year - most by workers or pensioners who have paid into the system for yonks and are in need of help, but think 'benefits aren't for me' or 'I won't qualify'." It may come as a surprise that Universal Credit and Attendance Allowance are among the top unclaimed government benefits, according to MSE.
Essentially, Universal Credit is designed for those unemployed or on low income under State Pension age. Meanwhile, Attendance Allowance provides financial assistance for individuals at State Pension age who are living with long-term physical or mental health conditions or disabilities.
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