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Pension Credit

Are you missing out on Pension Credit?

In Cambridgeshire, up to one in three people who are eligible for Pension Credit are not claiming it. The average household could get around £186 per month.

Pension Credit is extra money to help with living costs if you're over State Pension age and on a low income.

Some other benefits are dependent on receiving Pension Credit, such as:

  • the Winter Fuel Payment
  • a free TV licence if you're aged 75 or over
  • help with NHS dental treatment, glasses and hospital transport costs
  • other benefits depending on your circumstances.

Pension Credit and the Winter Fuel payment

You'll get a Winter Fuel Payment this year if you're entitled to Pension Credit at any point between 16 and 22 September 2024.

If you are eligible for Pension Credit but are not receiving it yet, you can make a backdated claim so that you still receive the Winter Fuel payment. The last date you can do this will be 21 December.

More information on the Winter Fuel payment - GOV.UK

Who can get Pension Credit

To get Pension Credit you need to:

  • live in the UK
  • be over State Pension age
  • have a weekly income below £218.15 if you're single, or £332.95 if you’re part of a couple.

Check if you’re eligible and find out how much you might get on GOV.UK.

How to claim

You can claim Pension Credit on the GOV.UK website.

Get help with your claim

Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

Age UK Cambridgeshire and Peterborough provides information and advice to older people, including money and benefits.

P3 Older People's Visiting Support Service

P3 can visit people in East Cambs, Fenland and Huntingdonshire to provide benefits advice.

Citizens Advice

More information on Pension Credit from Citizens Advice

Benefits calculator

EntitledTo benefits calculator can tell you if there are any other benefits which you may be eligible for.

Help with the cost of living

There is more information on financial help in our webpages on support with the cost of living.