MARTIN Lewis has issued an urgent warning to millions of households who are missing out on vital benefits to make a claim. Every year, people lose out on an estimated £23 billion in benefits and support due to stigma or the assumption that they are not eligible. 1 Martin Lewis has issued a warning to millions of households who could be missing out Credit: Rex In the MoneySaving Expert newsletter Martin Lewis said: “Billions in benefits goes unclaimed each year - most by workers or pensioners who have paid into the system for yonks and are in need of help.
‘Even some with higher incomes are due - don’t assume ‘it’s not me’.” The consumer champion has rounded up seven benefits that are massively underclaimed. Here we explain whether you are eligible.
Read more on benefits ALL CHANGE Major change for thousands of state pensioners on benefits starts today PENSION PAIN State pension warning over mistake that could mean you miss out on £3.9k Universal Credit Around 1.4 million people miss out on an average of up to £5,800 in Universal Credit each year.
The monthly benefit is a “catch-all” for those of working age who have low or no income and living and housing costs. Households with incomes of up to £35,000 a year are the most likely to be missing out. But if you have kids then high childcare costs and rent could mean you may still be eligible if your household income is up to £60,000 a year.
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