 will be writing to two thousand of Brits inviting them to claim Pension Credit. 1 Thousands of benefits claimants are being warned to look out for letters Credit: Getty It comes as part of a new trial called 'Invitation to Claim'. The initiative is aimed targeting those likely to be eligible for Pension Credit - who are people over State Pension age and in receipt of Housing Benefit. Pension Credit is designed to help people over state pension age (currently 66) and struggling to get by on a low income. According to the DWP the average Pension Credit award is worth over £3,500 a year. It tops up a person's income to a minimum of £201.05 per week for single pensioners and to £306.85 for couples. Also, if you're claiming Pension Credit you are also eligible for the second instalment of the £900 cost of living payment. Latest government figures suggest that around 850,000 eligible pensioners are missing out on the cash boost. It will see potentially eligible households who get Housing Benefit across 10 areas sent letters encouraging them to apply. Minister for Pensions Laura Trott MBE MP said: "We recognise the challenges some pensioners will be facing with the cost of living which is why we are easing those pressures with measures like Pension Credit, alongside driving down inflation. "Pension Credit take-up is at the highest level since 2010, and this trial will help us test even more ways to ensure pensioners are receiving all the support they can. "Those under pension age can also help by checking in with older loved ones and asking them to consider if they could be eligible for this extra financial support." Even a small award can unlock further support – such a){kind=link}
THOUSANDS of benefits claimants are being warned to look out for letters on their doormats to get a £3,500 cash boost.
Starting today the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be writing to two thousand of Brits inviting them to claim Pension Credit.
It comes as part of a new trial called “Invitation to Claim”.
The initiative is aimed targeting those likely to be eligible for Pension Credit – who are people over State Pension age and in receipt of Housing Benefit.
Pension Credit is designed to help people over state pension age (currently 66) and struggling to get by on a low income.