Martin Lewis urges over one million pensioners to check their eligibility for DWP benefit worth nearly £6k
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Martin Lewis urges over one million pensioners to check their eligibility for DWP benefit worth nearly £6k.
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Martin Lewis is urging pensioners to check whether they are entitled to a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit worth up to £5,959.20 a year that remains significantly underclaimed.Attendance Allowance, which is administered by the DWP, provides financial support to older people with disabilities or long-term health conditions who need regular care or supervision.The Money Saving Expert founder highlighted that around 1.1 million pensioners who are eligible for the benefit are not claiming it, citing analysis from Policy in Practice.Attendance Allowance is available to people aged 66 and over who need help because of a physical disability, mental health condition or illness.
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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The benefit is not means-tested, meaning income and savings do not affect eligibility.There are two payment rates depending on the level of care or supervision required.The higher rate is £114.60 a week, worth up to £5,959.20 a year, and is available to people who need...
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A: Martin Lewis urges over one million pensioners to check their eligibility for DWP benefit worth nearly £6k.
B: Martin Lewis is urging pensioners to check whether they are entitled to a Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefit worth up to £5,959.20 a year that remains significantly underclaimed.Attendance Allowance, which is administered by the DWP, provides financial support to older people with disabilities or long-term health conditions who need regular care or supervision.The Money Saving Expert founder highlighted that around 1.1 million pensioners who are eligible for the benefit are not claiming it, citing analysis from Policy in Practice.Attendance Allowance is available to people aged 66 and over who need help because of a physical disability, mental health condition or illness.
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