Many people are missing out on payments that will be worth more from next month
The Department for Work and Pensions is urging people to check if they are eligible for payments worth up to £218 each week.
Pension Credit is a tax-free payment for those who have reached State Pension age and live in the UK. The payment tops up weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level.READ MORE: 'I spent £40,000 on my wedding and what happened ruined my life' People may still be eligible for Pension Credit if they have not paid National Insurance contributions, have some savings or a small pension, live with their grown-up family, and/or own their own home.
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