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01/11/2005
Minister urges uptake of Age-Related Payments
Social Development Minister David Hanson has called on people over 65 to take advantage of Age-Related Payments.
The Government is making two payments this year to help pensioners with their rates bills or other living expenses. People aged 65 or over and not in receipt of the guarantee credit element of Pension Credit, could receive £200 per household to help with rates. People aged 70 or over and in receipt of the guarantee credit element of Pension Credit, could receive £50 to help with their living expenses.
The Minister said: "People who are eligible for one of these payments should receive it automatically with their Winter Fuel payment. Payments will be made throughout November and December, but I would encourage anyone with queries about this payment to contact the Social Security Agency or to call the helpline on 08459 151515."
The Age-Related payment is available to people who reach the required ages on or before 25 September 2005. If people do not receive an Age-Related Payment by Christmas but think they qualify for it, they should contact the Social Security Agency.
All claims for these payments must be received by 30 March 2006.
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The Government is making two payments this year to help pensioners with their rates bills or other living expenses. People aged 65 or over and not in receipt of the guarantee credit element of Pension Credit, could receive £200 per household to help with rates. People aged 70 or over and in receipt of the guarantee credit element of Pension Credit, could receive £50 to help with their living expenses.
The Minister said: "People who are eligible for one of these payments should receive it automatically with their Winter Fuel payment. Payments will be made throughout November and December, but I would encourage anyone with queries about this payment to contact the Social Security Agency or to call the helpline on 08459 151515."
The Age-Related payment is available to people who reach the required ages on or before 25 September 2005. If people do not receive an Age-Related Payment by Christmas but think they qualify for it, they should contact the Social Security Agency.
All claims for these payments must be received by 30 March 2006.
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