The Government is calling on pensioners to check if they are entitled to Pension Credit...

Published: 11:01 pm December 12, 2022
Updated: 8:28 am October 8, 2025
Last week to claim pension credit and qualify for an extra £324 – UKNIP

The Government is calling on pensioners to check if they are entitled to Pension Credit as soon as possible to ensure they stand the best chance of qualifying for an extra £324 cost of living payment.

Checking eligibility and applying by 18 December 2022 will mean pensioners could also receive a £324 boost thanks to Pension Credit backdating rules.

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