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If you’re aged 66 or over and receive Pension Credit, you could be entitled to a Winter Fuel Payment to help with energy bills in the colder months.
Around 880,000 households may be missing out on Pension Credit.
If you think you’re eligible, apply as soon as possible online at gov.uk/pension-credit or by calling the Pension Credit claim line on 0800 99 1234.
If you’re not sure, call our Welfare Benefits team on 03000 11 00 11 or email them at Welfare.benefits@northstarhg.co.uk and they can advise you.
Here’s what you need to know:
What is Pension Credit?
Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income.
There is more information including eligibility criteria in this factsheet: Pension Credit Factsheet
You can use the online Pension Credit calculator to find out if you’re eligible for Pension Credit and how much you could get: www.gov.uk/pension-credit-calculator.
If you’re a North Star tenant and would rather speak to someone, call the team on 03000 11 00 11.
What if You Qualify for Other Benefits?
Some people need to claim other benefits, like Carer’s Allowance or Attendance Allowance, to qualify for Pension Credit.
Here’s what to do:
You may not know that you are eligible for other benefits, so it is worth checking with our Welfare Benefits team on 03000 11 00 11 or by email at Welfare.benefits@northstarhg.co.uk to see what you’re entitled to.
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