What pensioner benefits are you missing out on?

If you’re retired and money feels tight, it’s easy to assume there’s no extra help available, especially if you’re a homeowner.

But simply assuming you won’t qualify can be a costly mistake.

£3bn in benefits that pensioners are entitled to went unclaimed last year, according to Age UK.

And at the same time, one in four pensioners - more than 3m people - don’t know what benefits they’re eligible for.

So if you’re struggling, find out what help you could get.

It could make a huge difference to your life.

Support is available

If you’re a pensioner on a low income, you might be eligible for pension credit.

This is worth around £4,000 and can also open the door to other benefits, including:

• help with rent
• a council tax reduction
• fuel bill support
• a free TV licence if you’re over 75

You can make a claim for pension credit on the government website.

Pension credit claims can also be made through the freephone telephone number - 0800 99 1234 - or with a paper application form.

If you have care needs and are over state pension age, you could also be eligible for attendance allowance - worth up to £5,740.

We can help 

If you’re not sure if you qualify for extra support, give us a ring and we can help you check that you're getting all the benefits you're entitled to.

Or you can use our free benefits calculator to see if you might be eligible for additional support.

Don’t assume you won’t qualify. 

Even if you own your home or have some savings, you could still be eligible.