Pension Credit
If you are over State Pension age, you may be eligible to claim Pension Credit, even if you own your home or have savings.
You could be eligible for Pension Credit if your weekly income is below £218.15 or, if you have a partner who lives with you, £332.95.
The Council is taking steps to make sure people are informed about how to claim what could be a financial lifeline:
- Within our Landlord Service, events are being arranged for all Independent Living tenants, and General-Purpose tenants over the age of 65
- Information will be placed in the November Tenants Newsletter
- Prevention Officers are ensuring they are promoting this with their clients and the information provided by Bedworth, Rugby and Nuneaton Citizens Advice is also being promoted within the Partnership Forum
- In recognition of the Healthy Ageing Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA), the authority will work with all statutory and third sector partners to promote Pension Credit
- The Council is supporting a partnership push with the Northern Warwickshire Financial Inclusion Partnership to reach as many people as possible who may be entitled to claim Pension Credit