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OVER 750,000 ARE ENTITLED TO PENSION CREDIT BUT ARE NOT CLAIMING IT, ACCORDING TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS (DWP). 08:21, 29 May 2025 Older state pensioners could get sa massive
£4,300 boost if you earn less than a certain amount. Over 750,000 are entitled to Pension Credit but are not claiming it, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Nearly 1.4
million older adults across Great Britain are currently claiming pension credit, a means-tested benefit that provides an average of £4,300 in additional financial support for this year.
However, the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) estimates that around 760,000 pensioners who qualify for this top-up to the state pension are not yet claiming it. The DWP will continue
its awareness campaign throughout the year, urging eligible individuals to come forward and apply. Pensioners who are married and have a combined weekly income below £346, or single
pensioners earning less than £227.10 per week, may qualify. Even those with savings or who own their home might still be eligible, as pension credit can also offer assistance with housing
costs, heating bills, and council tax. READ MORE FOREIGN OFFICE ISSUES 'IMPORTANT' WARNING FOR UK TOURISTS 'WHO HAVE HEALTH CONDITION' When you apply for Pension Credit
your income is calculated. If you have a partner, your income is calculated together. Pension Credit tops up your weekly income to £227.10 if you’re single or your joint weekly income to
£346.60 if you have a partner. Article continues below If your income is higher, you might still be eligible for Pension Credit if you have a disability, you care for someone, you have
savings, or you have housing costs. Your income includes state pension, other pensions, earnings from employment and self-employment and most social security benefits - for example, Carer’s
Allowance. Not all benefits are counted as income. If you have £10,000 or less in savings and investments, this will not affect your Pension Credit. If you have more than £10,000, every £500
over £10,000 counts as £1 income a week. For example, if you have £11,000 in savings, this counts as £2 income a week. Article continues below Older people, or friends and family, can
quickly check their eligibility and get an estimate of what they may receive by using the online Pension Credit calculator. Alternatively, pensioners can contact the Pension Credit helpline
directly to make a claim on 0800 99 1234 - lines are open 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.