尽管收入低,储蓄微薄,但有资格获得养恤金信贷的76万多英国养恤金领取者没有提出申请。 Over 760,000 UK pensioners eligible for Pension Credit aren’t claiming it, despite low income and modest savings.

近140万联合王国养恤金领取者领取养恤金信贷,但约76万符合条件的个人没有申请养恤金信贷。 Nearly 1.4 million UK pensioners receive Pension Credit, but around 760,000 eligible individuals are not claiming it. DWP将活动延长至三月，敦促每周收入低于227.10英镑（单身）或346.60英镑（情侣）的人士检查资格，即使他们拥有最高10,000英镑的住房或储蓄。 The DWP is extending its campaign to March, urging those earning under £227.10 weekly (singles) or £346.60 (couples) to check eligibility, even with homes or savings up to £10,000. 这项福利每年最多可提供4 300英镑,并为75岁以上者提供住房、供暖、理事会税收、国民保健服务费用以及免费电视许可证。 The benefit can provide up to £4,300 annually and unlock support for housing, heating, Council Tax, NHS costs, and free TV licences for those 75+. 近78%的新申请在50个工作日内得到处理。 Nearly 78% of new claims are processed within 50 working days. 网上计算器和帮助热线(0800 99 1234)可供使用,混合年龄的夫妇在两人达到退休年龄之前,根据2019年规则,不得申请养恤金。 An online calculator and helpline (0800 99 1234) are available, and mixed-age couples cannot claim until both reach pension age, per a 2019 rule.