Money specialist Martin Lewis has released a new call For eligible pensioners, to check if they can get thousands of pounds in a year through a “weak” government benefit.
Presence allowance Nominated for pensioners Older 66 and those who have disability or health conditions are serious enough to require regular assistance.
Benefits administered by the Department of Affairs and Pension (DWP) Offer two rates, potentially offers an additional £ 3,842.80 or £ 5,644 annually.
Seriously, eligibility is not dependent on income or savings, which means that anyone who is worthy will receive payment regardless of his financial conditions.
Writing followers in his latest money saving expert newsletter, Mr. Lewis said: “For many older people who are ill or start facing mental or physical disability, life is not just difficult, it also becomes expensive.
“That’s why 18 months ago we started our presence allowance guide and awareness campaign, and the successes have flooded. Yet it remained low in a big way.”
He says an estimated 1.1 million characters Pensioners According to policy data in practice, the benefits are missing, which means more awareness is required.
A wide range of general health conditions may qualify for a person for appearance allowance, including arthritis, blindness, heart disease, Parkinson’s and asthma.
Two payment rates depend on the level of required care. The high rate is priced at £ 110.40 a week, while the lower rate offers £ 73.90 a week.
Although WPP The benefits of states are to help with care cost, recipients are free to spend Wealth As they want.
How to claim attendance allowance
To be eligible for attendance allowance, applicants must reach pension age, which is currently 66. Profit claims can be made despite state pension payment, savings, or whether the person is still earning a regular income.
The application form is long, but the advice and age of citizens provides support with donation process such as UK and provides suggestions for online applications.
To be eligible, an applicant must have a physical DisabilityMental disability, or health status is serious enough to require help for your or someone else’s safety, and this aid must be required for at least the last six months.
To qualify for low rates, persistent supervision or attention is required during the day or night. Higher rate applies if it requires both days And Night, or if the person is near the end of his life.
When they claim, applicants should also be in Great Britain, and have been in the country for at least two of the last three years.
DWP agents usually decide based on the information provided in the form, which requires it to include all relevant details, such as the National Insurance Number, NHS number, prescription and hospital records.
This process means that most applicants will not undergo an individual evaluation, although it is possible “if it is not clear how your disability or health status affects you,” DWP explains, in which case a medical professional will conduct an examination.
It is important to note that attendance allowance cannot be claimed if the person is already receiving personal freedom payment (PIP) or disability living allowance (DLA).