Pension Credit
Pension Credit is extra money to help with living costs if you're over State Pension age and on a low income. If you claim it, you can get access to other benefits such as:
- the Winter Fuel Payment
- a free TV licence if you're aged 75 or over
- help with NHS dental treatment, glasses and hospital transport costs
- other benefits depending on your circumstances.
In Kent, a third of the people who are eligible for Pension Credit are not claiming it, that's around 17, 678 households who are missing out! The average household could get around £186 per month, which is a significant amount if you're eligible and haven't applied.
Who can get it
To get Pension Credit you need to:
- live in the UK
- be over State Pension age
- have a weekly income below £218.15 if you're single, or £332.95 if you’re part of a couple.
Check if you’re eligible and find out how much you might get on GOV.UK.
If you are of pension age but not eligible for Pension Credit, you may be eligible for our Pensioner Just Missing Out scheme, which provides support with food, energy or both.
How to claim
You can claim for Pension Credit on GOV.UK.
Spread the word
If you know someone who might be eligible, please help them with their application. You could make a huge difference to their life.
Get support
If you need a hand with the application or checking eligibility, the following people can help:
- ReferKent - complete a short referral form and explain on the form what help you need when applying for pension credit. We'll ask Citizens Advice or Age UK to get in touch with you.
- Kent’s Money Advice Hubs - get support and advice, Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm.
- If you struggle to access these services online, Digital Kent can provide in-person support with digital skills via a local digital hub or workshop. You can find out more information through their Get Digital campaign, or contact the team on 03000 410 950 to book onto a hub or workshop session.