Martin Lewis has issued a warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 worth of support that they are entitled to. The Money Saving Expert is urging any pensioners with an income of £235 or less a week to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit. Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs, though you do not need to be in receipt of State Pension to receive it.
In the latest Money Saving Expert newsletter, Martin Lewis said: “If you're age 66+ with income under £235/wk, DON'T STALL, JUST CALL. “You can check if you're due Pension Credit via web or phone. So don't stall, just call.
"Actually we say call, but try www.gov.uk/pension-credit first if you can (the rhyme for online isn't as good).
If not, call the helpline on 0800 99 1234 (N. Ireland 0808 100 6165). “Now, just to be more accurate, if your income is under £218 a week (£333 for a couple), you are very LIKELY to get Pension Credit, as this is the level of the full state pension it is meant to top up.
"If your income is £218 to £235 a week (£333 to £350 for a couple), there's a chance you'll get it, and generally it's higher if you claim certain disability benefits or have caring responsibilities. "So if this is you, it's worth checking. In fact, in some circumstances you could get it even with higher income, but above these levels, it's much less likely, so we don't want to give false hope.
” Martin Lewis has previously te.