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As Minister for Pensions, it\u2019s my mission to make sure pensioners are tapping into every bit of support available to them.<\/p>\n
This Government has shown with action \u2013 not just words \u2013 that it is committed to delivering for pensioners. Maintaining our Triple Lock promise, we gave the State Pension its largest ever cash increase last year and will boost it again in April with another 8.5 per cent increase.<\/p>\n
But too many are missing out on thousands of pounds they could be receiving each year by claiming Pension Credit. So I\u2019m pleading with Express readers \u2013 check if you, or a loved one, could be eligible.<\/p>\n
Securing Pension Credit right now is paramount because those who successfully apply by March 5th could land an additional \u00a3299 boost \u2013 on top of an average annual award of \u00a33,900.<\/p>\n
Our campaign to boost applications kicked off in these very pages in 2022 and we’ve already guided tens of thousands of new applicants to successful claims.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Pension Credit is there to safeguard wellbeing in later life. So even if you are only eligible for a single penny, Pension Credit can still unlock a range of other benefits, from assistance with housing expenses to help with council tax and heating bills.<\/p>\n
With only 10 days remaining to secure the \u00a3299 cost of living boost, if you suspect you or a loved one might qualify, simply check our Pension Credit Calculator or give us a call on 0800 99 1234. As a general rule, if someone is of State Pension age and has a weekly income below \u00a3201.05 (for singles) or \u00a3306.85 (for couples), it’s definitely worth a look.<\/p>\n
On my watch, we\u2019ll always protect our pensioners \u2013 including by spreading the word about Pension Credit. Claiming could be life-changing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[ad_2]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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