Mims Davies MP and Minister for the Department for Work and Pensions is encouraging all who are eligible to apply for an extra £300 Cost of Living boost thanks to Pension Credit backdating rules before the deadline of the 10th December if they are eligible.
Checking eligibility and applying by 10th December 2023 means pensioners could still receive the extra Cost of Living payment – this is because successful Pension Credit claims can be backdated for up to three months, as long as the applicant was also eligible to receive it during that time. Claiming is straightforward, you can apply via phone, post or go online. The Pension Credit calculator can help you check eligibility and see what you could get.
Harry Redknapp and the Department for Work and Pensions have joined forces to urge pensioners on low incomes to get their Pension Credit applications signed, sealed and over the line by 10th December as it could mean an extra £300 cost of living boost, on top of support worth an average of £3,900 per year.
Harry Redknapp said:
"It’s always an exciting time of the season – I would just say to anyone, check in with your mum, dad, nan, or grandad. This could be a brilliant signing."
Pension Credit is designed to help with daily living costs for people over State Pension age and on a low income, though you do not need to be in receipt of State Pension to receive it. It tops up a person’s income to a minimum of £201.05 per week for single pensioners and to £306.85 for couples. Those figures will go up next April following last week’s Autumn Statement but DWP wants to ensure people claim their entitlement today and boost their incomes right away.
Nearly 1.4 million pensioners currently receive Pension Credit, but there are still many spectators on the sidelines missing out.
Mims Davies MP said:
"As a Minister in the Department for Work and Pensions I have been working really hard with the amazing team to introduce a Cost of Living Boost and as Deadline Day approaches, now is the time to get those Pension Credit claims in!
I encourage all who quality to apply for the extra £300 Cost of Living boost thanks to Pension Credit backdating rules.
It's such a tough time of year for so many, and as an MP and Minister in DWP, I am really hoping this helps to support those who need it, especially during these colder months."
