PENSION CREDIT - Have you claimed this top-up to your state pension?
What is Pension Credit?
Pension Credit is a separate benefit from the State Pension and it's designed to top up your income to meet a minimum amount. It's there to give those over the State Pension age extra assistance towards things such as rent, heating costs and general living costs.
Those who receive Pension Credit will also typically be entitled to other help, including:
Launched earlier this year, the helpline has helped people claim Pension Credit, with many of them already receiving more than one benefit.
If you think you might be entitled to Pension Credit, you can contact the free phone helpline on 0800 112 4763, or you can use the online Pension Credit calculator here.
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