Prompted by a letter in the post from the Pension Service, thought I would go on line to find out if I am eligible for anything.
Was quite surprised by one of the entries in this section... no prizes for guessing which one ....
Effect on other benefits
If you're getting Pension Credit you may also qualify for:
- Housing Benefit
- Council Tax Benefit
- Cold Weather Payment
- Funeral Payments
- Community Care Grant
- Budgeting Loans
- Crisis Loans
- Winter Fuel Payments
- Sure Start Maternity Grant
- free school meals
If you're getting Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit, the amount may be reduced when you get Pension Credit. But you should still be better off claiming Pension Credit