The Department for Work and Pensions has updated income levels from April 2023 showing that if you are over 65 and reached State Pension age before April 6, 2016, you could still qualify for Pension Credit if your weekly income is less than £240.90 if you are single and £351.45 if you are a couple. New claims are currently taking 34 working days to process which means first payments, and any arrears, could arrive by mid-July.
Earlier this month, Minister for Pensions Laura Trott, said: “Pension Credit can make a real difference and I am determined to make sure this support - worth an average of £3,500 a year - is reaching everyone who needs it, particularly as we know how much pressure households across the country have been under."
Who should check for Pension Credit eligibility If you are over 65 and reached State Pension age before April 6, 2016, you could still qualify for Pension Credit if your weekly income is less than:If you qualify for Pension Credit you can also get other help, such as: All you have to do then is follow the link to the application page to find out exactly what you will get from the DWP, including access to other financial support.