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People of State Pension age with a health condition could boost their monthly income by up to £369

A successful claim for Attendance Allowance is worth either £247.40 or £369.60 every four weeks.

Daily Record

Huge DWP error leaves millions of people out of pocket

Official figures show State Pensioners have been underpaid by a staggering £540 million

Liverpool Echo

DWP urged to scrap Winter Fuel Payment qualifying date to help more older people

For winter 2022/23 a person needs to have reached State Pension age on or before the end of the September qualifying week.

Daily Record

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Older people claiming Pension Credit to get easier access to free TV licences

Move will save time for around 7,000 people over 75 who apply for a free licence each month.

Daily Record

State Pension payment warning for older people reaching DWP official retirement age this year

The eligible retirement age for men and women across the UK is now 66.

Daily Record

State pension age could rise years earlier than first expected

The number of people over State Pension age in the UK is expected to grow by one third, from 12.4 million to 16.9 million, by 2042

Wales Online

Millions could lose free NHS prescriptions under new government plans

Over-60s may soon have to wait until they reach the state pension age, which is set to rise to 68

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DWP to bring forward changes to State Pension age - find out what age you can retire

The State Pension age would increase from 66 to 68

Manchester Evening News

DWP looking at ways to fix State Pension payment error as millions receive wrong amount ‘for decades’

It is understood that 98% of over and underpayments are of 1p or 2p per week, and all are below 10p.

Daily Record

State pension age may rise to 68 for men and women as DWP look at changing retirement law

Government considers bringing forward State Pension age increase by seven years after independent review recommends an earlier change

Chronicle Live

State pension age could be increased to 68 by DWP SEVEN years earlier than planned

Under the current legislation, the State Pension age would have increased to 68 between 2044 and 2046 - but the Government says it will follow the recommendations in an independent review for an earlier increase

Daily Mirror

Married couples over State Pension age could be due up to £278 each week from DWP

Older people living on their own could also be eligible for up to £182 each week in extra support.

Daily Record

DWP increases State Pension age by two years for men and women due to 'growing population'

State pension age is now 66

Nottingham Post

New State Pension payment rates for this year and realistic ways to boost monthly income

More than 12.4 million people across the UK receive regular State Pension payments.

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Daily Record

One in five older people retiring this year plan to rely on State Pension for income

Someone retiring on the full New State Pension will receive £185.15 each week.

Daily Record

Martin Lewis warns nearly 1m older people missing out on big income boost of up to £3,300 each year

The consumer champion is urging pensioners with a weekly income of less than £200 to check if they qualify for Pension Credit.

Liverpool Echo

State pension age could rise sooner than expected after DWP review

The age at which both men and women become eligible to receive a state pension is currently 66

Nottingham Post

What happens to State Pension payments if your partner or spouse dies

Around 12.4 million people across the UK are in receipt of State Pension payments

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Daily Mirror

Brits claiming benefits could be owed thousands after DWP error - as one man wins £12,000

Benefits claimants could be in line for thousands of pounds after some calculation errors by DWP, but while some have been underpaid, some have been overpaid too

Daily Record

People of State Pension age can quickly check online if they qualify for £3,300 annual top-up

The DWP estimates £1.7bn is being left unclaimed by around 800,000 pensioners across the UK.

Wales Online

DWP to raise State Pension age affecting when you can retire

The age to qualify for your State Pension is due to increase to 68

Daily Record

State Pension payments after a spouse or partner dies - inheritance rules and who can claim

A State Pension claim from the DWP does not just end when a loved one dies.

Nottingham Post

DWP considering raising state pension age to 68 - how it could affect you

Changes are planned due to life expectancy rising

Edinburgh Live

DWP Universal Credit and Pension Credit claimants owed £2.6 billion due to error

Due to mistakes made by the Department for Work and Pensions, people claiming benefits such as Universal Credit and Pension Credit have been collectively underpaid £2.6 billion

Glasgow Live

New DWP State Pension changes may affect when you can retire

The State Pension age is currently being reviewed by the Department for Work and Pensions, and it could be increased — meaning many people will need to work for longer

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