Pension Credit: How do you report a change in circumstances?
Claiming the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit helps claimants qualify for other benefits such as Cold Weather Payments and Housing Benefit.
Full details on eligibility for Pension Credit can be found HERE on the Government website.
Claims for Pension Credit can be started up to four months before a claimant is due to reach State Pension age.
Citizens Advice explain when applying for Pension Credit, claims can be backdated for a certain period.
The Citizens Advice website states: “Ask for your Pension Credit to be backdated when you apply.
