Millions of pensioners are missing out on financial support (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Some 3.4 million people who have reached s tate pension age aren’t claiming Attendance Allowance despite having a disability or health condition that affects their everyday lives. It’s the most underclaimed benefit according to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) yet at least 56 health conditions typically qualify. Campaigners are urging people to do a benefits check as they could be eligible for financial support from the government without even knowing. Related articles NatWest and Nationwide to close 19 branches in February – full list Two months to avoid Hunt’s next inheritance and capital gains tax raid READ MORE Mum's side hustle allows her to earn extra £250 a month from home Attendance Allowance is paid to pensioners over the state pension age of 66 who are physically or mentally disabled. More than two million pensioners are living in poverty in the UK, according to a report published… Read full this story
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State pensioners with one of 56 health conditions including Asthma could get £400 a month have 322 words, post on www.express.co.uk at February 6, 2023. This is cached page on Search. If you want remove this page, please contact us.