Calling Derbyshire pensioners! Check now if you qualify for Pension Credit and you could still be in time to get this year’s winter fuel payment.

pension creditIt’s estimated that up to 10,000 pensioners in the county aren’t claiming the benefit boost that unlocks other support, including up to £300 for heating.

The last date for claiming Pension Credit in time to potentially qualify for the winter fuel allowance is Saturday 21 December. That’s because Pension Credit can be backdated for three months.

You could qualify for Pension Credit even if you:

  • have significant savings (in the tens of thousands of pounds)
  • are a couple with up to £460 a week coming in, but both qualify for disability benefits and are carers for each other
  • own your own home.

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