State pensioners can claim £344 boost every four weeks through single DWP payment

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State pensioners can claim £344 boost every four weeks through single DWP payment.

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State pensioners living with severe disabilities can receive up to £344.20 in additional payments every four weeks through a single claim to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

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This support is paid on top of standard Pension Credit, which provides weekly top‑ups for those on lower incomes.The severe disability addition increased on April 6 as part of new tax-year changes, rising from £82.90 to £86.05 per week.

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As Pension Credit is typically paid every four weeks, eligible pensioners can receive £344.20 over that period alongside their usual entitlement.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The £86.05 weekly rate applies to single pensioners or couples where one partner meets the qualifying criteria, reflecting the 4.8 per cent uplift applied to Pension Credit rates this month.Over a full year, the additional payment totals £4,474.60 on top of standard Pension Credit.To qualify for the severe disability addition, pensioners must already be receiving certain benefits linked to care...

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