If you are over State Pension Age, you may be eligible to claim Pension Credit, even if you own your home or have savings. People who claim Pension Credit may also be able to get:
- additional Cost of Living Payments
- help with heating costs
- help with rent and Council Tax
- a free TV licence for those aged 75 or over
- help with the cost of NHS services, such as NHS dental treatment, glasses and transport costs for hospital appointments
You could be eligible for Pension Credit if your weekly income is below £201.05 or, if you have a partner who lives with you, £306.85. Qualifying income level may be higher in some circumstances.
Check your eligibility at gov.uk/pension-credit or by calling 0800 99 1234
You can also use Barnet Council’s benefits calculator to find out the other benefits for which you could be eligible and how to claim them. Try our easy-to-use calculator