Martin Lewis warns 900,000 pensioners missing DWP benefit

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 11:32 · Archive

Martin Lewis says around 900,000 eligible pensioners are not claiming a benefit worth up to £3,900 annually.

Approximately 900,000 eligible pensioners are not claiming a DWP benefit worth around £325 a month, according to Martin Lewis. Lewis described the situation as 'shameful' and urged those on low incomes to check whether they qualify for the benefit, which could be worth up to £3,900 annually.

The exact name of the specific benefit is not stated in the available reports. Lewis emphasised the importance of those who may be eligible checking their entitlements to ensure they receive the financial support available to them.

How it is being reported

• State pensioners urged to check one benefit eligibility - '900,000 missing out'Daily Express · 2 Oct, 10:37
• Martin Lewis says 900,000 eligible pensioners are missing out on £3,900 boostThe Mirror · 1 Oct, 14:03
• Martin Lewis says do not 'miss out' on DWP benefit - could be worth £3,000 a yearThe Mirror · 30 Sept, 15:45

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