Deadline set for March 5th 2024 for applying for Pension Credit to receive £299 cost of living payment

Check if you can get Pension Credit.

Were you of state pension age between 13 November 2023 and 12 December 2023? Check if you can get Pension Credit.

If you're eligible, you can still get the third cost of living payment if you make a claim for Pension Credit by 5 March 2024 and request for it to be backdated. After your claim is approved, you'll get the £299 payment automatically.

Pension Credit is worth around £3,900 a year on average and unlocks many other benefits, such as council tax reductions and help with energy costs.

Don't lose out - Apply before the deadline and request back dated payments

How to apply

You can apply for Pension Creidt online, by telephone or by post

To apply go to Pension Credit: How to claim - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Pension Credit Helpline: 0800 99 1234

By Post - Print out the claim form and send to Pension Service,

The Pension Service 8

Post Handling Site B

Wolverhampton

WV99 1AN

Sources: Third cost of living payment date set – here's when you’ll get it (moneysavingexpert.com)

http://gov.uk/