Pension Credit tops up pension income and can help with day-to-day living costs.
Anyone over State Pension age may be eligible to claim Pension Credit, even if they own their home or have savings.
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People can check their eligibility at gov.uk/pension-credit or by calling 0800 99 1234.
People who claim Pension Credit may also be able to get:
- Housing Benefit if they rent the property they live in
- Winter Fuel Payment
- Support for Mortgage Interest if they own the property they live in
- a Council Tax discount
- a free TV licence if aged 75 or over
- help with NHS dental treatment, glasses and transport costs for hospital appointments, if you get a certain type of Pension Credit
- help with heating costs through the Warm Home Discount Scheme
- a discount on the Royal Mail redirection service if moving house