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Martin Lewis: urgent message for people over 66

(7 Posts)
V3ra Wed 06-Dec-23 20:00:28

blog.moneysavingexpert.com/2022/06/martin-lewis--the-one-thing-every-aged-over-66-needs-to-know/?_ga=2.128877644.1124621804.1701891983-962514563.1701805402&_gl=1*1c8yttx*_ga*OTYyNTE0NTYzLjE3MDE4MDU0MDI.*_ga_X74CWQS9F0*MTcwMTg5MTk4Mi4yLjAuMTcwMTg5MTk4My41OS4wLjA.

Action needed by Friday 8th (phone) or Sunday 10th (online) if you, or anyone you know, are affected πŸ‘

Spinnaker Wed 06-Dec-23 20:15:22

Any background available - link isn't working for me ?

Germanshepherdsmum Wed 06-Dec-23 20:17:41

It’s about pension credit.

Spinnaker Wed 06-Dec-23 20:26:31

Ah right, thanks GSM

V3ra Wed 06-Dec-23 20:30:03

www.gov.uk/government/news/countdown-to-deadline-day-claim-pension-credit-by-10-december-and-score-extra-300#:~:text=Checking%20eligibility%20and%20applying%20by,receive%20it%20during%20that%20time.

Here's a gov.uk link Spinnaker, is that better for you?

Spinnaker Wed 06-Dec-23 20:41:16

Thanks V3ra - much better πŸ‘

Cabbie21 Wed 06-Dec-23 22:09:57

The deadline mentioned is because you will be in time for a Cost of Living payment. Pension Credit claims can still be made after the deadline but you miss out on the extra Β£300.