Consumer How to claim Attendance Allowance: UK pensioners can claim £5,600 a year - form, rates and is it means tested? By Alex Nelson Published 24th Jul 2024, 13:42 BST Comment Watch more of our videos on Shots! and live on Freeview channel 276 Visit Shots! now Martin Lewis has broken down how millions of pensioners can benefit from crucial support 💷 Attendance Allowance (AA) is available to state pensioners aged 66 or older who need help with daily living activities The benefit is not influenced by income or savings, focusing solely on the individual's care needs AA is paid at two rates – £73 per week and £109 per week To apply, individuals need to complete a detailed form online, by phone or by post, and provide supporting medical documents Receiving AA can unlock other forms of assistance, such as a Disabled Person's Railcard, Blue Badge, council tax discounts, Pension Credit and Carer's Allowance Individuals receiving Personal Independence Payment or Disability Living Allowance are not eligible for AA, but these benefits are typically worth as much or more Sign up to the weekly Cost Of Living newsletter. Saving tips, deals and money hacks. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more.
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