Pension Credit Explained

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About Course

Pension Credit tops up the income of people over State Pension age on a low income – and it also unlocks other help, from a free TV licence at 75 to the Warm Home Discount and help with rent and council tax. Many eligible pensioners never claim it. This course explains who qualifies, what you could get, the extra help it opens up and how to claim.

Tutwoo is an independent learning provider. This course is general information from published GOV.UK guidance, not benefits advice. Rates change each year – check GOV.UK or get advice from Citizens Advice or Age UK.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand Guarantee Credit and Savings Credit Know how savings, income and couples are treated Know the extra help Pension Credit can unlock Claim correctly, including backdating up to 3 months

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What Pension Credit is
  • Who qualifies: age, couples, income and savings
  • The extra help Pension Credit unlocks
  • How to claim

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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