Pension Credit
Pension Credit is extra money to help with living costs if you're over State Pension age and on a low income. If you claim it, you can get access to other benefits 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.
In Kent, a third of the people who are eligible for Pension Credit are not claiming it, that's around 17, 678 households who are missing out! The average household could get around £186 per month, which is a significant amount if you're eligible and haven't applied.
Who can get it
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 how much you could get on GOV.UK.
How to claim
You can claim for Pension Credit on GOV.UK.
Spread the word
If you know someone who might be eligible, please help them with their application. You could make a huge difference to their life.
Get support
If you need a hand with the application or checking eligibility, the following people can help:
- ReferKent - complete a short referral form and we'll ask Citizens Advice or Age UK to get in touch.
- Kent’s Money Advice Hubs - get support and advice, Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm.
- Digital Kent has also launched a new initiative to help people get online. It’s called Get Digital. There are free workshops and Digital Champions on hand to support.