Pensioners are being urged to make some vital checks ahead of the £301 cost of living payment.
The DWP confirmed that millions of people on means-tested benefits will begin to see the payment landing in their accounts from Tuesday, April 25. It will be the first of three payments throughout 2023/24 equating to £900.
In order to be eligible for the Cost of Living payment, you must be receiving one of the qualifying means-tested benefits. Among these is Pension Credit, which many pensioners are being urged to check if they are eligible for.
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Pensioners who have not yet received a payment from Pension Credit can still qualify for the £301 cost of living payment if they make a successful backdated Pension Credit application by May 19, according to the DWP.
How can I apply for Pension Credit?
You will be able to start your application for Pension Credit up to four months before you reach State Pension age. While you can still apply any day after you reach State Pension age, your application is only able to be backdated by up to three months.
You can begin applying for Pension Credit via the government website. If, for whatever reason, you cannot apply online, then you can apply by phone by dialling 0800 99 1234 or by post.
In order to apply by post, you must print out and fill in the Pension Credit claim form and send it to the following address:
The Pension Service 8
Post Handling Site B
Wolverhampton
WV99 1AN
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