State pension age is currently 66 for men and women, so you must have been born before 1959.
DWP benefits and payments being given to people who hit milestone age
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits and payments you may be able to claim when you reach State Pension age have been revealed. State pension age is currently 66 for men and women, so you must have been born before 1959.
The DWP has a range of benefits and payments available to people who have reached State Pension age which could help older people out.
As many as 13 million people have now reached State Pension age. The contributory benefit serves as the primary source of income for many retirees, providing essential financial support of up to £921 every four weeks for 4.1 million people receiving the New State Pension.
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A total of 8.8 million pensioners are receiving up to £705.80 each pay period through the Basic State Pension.
For those nearing the official retirement age, it’s crucial to be aware of certain benefits claimable from the DWP, as well as Council Tax discounts, assistance with heating costs and more.
Likewise, those already receiving State Pension payments may not know of more than a dozen ways they could potentially increase their current income in the coming months.
Pension Credit is currently worth an average of £4,300 annually and typically takes around 50 working days to process, meaning successful claimants could see their first payments before the end of June.
To simplify understanding and claiming these benefits, discounts or reductions, the MoneyHelper website has put together a comprehensive list along with quick eligibility checks to ensure older people are accessing vital support in later life.
There are several benefits and discounts available upon retirement, including the State Pension, Pension Credit, help with Council Tax and help with heating costs – eligibility for some may require a relevant qualifying means-tested benefit.
Health benefits – Attendance Allowance, Pension Age Disability Payment – are also available as well as travel and TV benefits.
Benefits for war widows and widowers are also included.