DWP rule means 60,000 won't get Pension Credit despite qualifying
60,000 people who have a small enough income to claim Pension Credit, and are over State Pension age so they qualify, are unable to get the benefit because of a Department for Work and Pensions Rule. The credit is seen as a 'gateway benefit' because not only does it top up your pension with additional payments, it opens the door to other benefits from Winter Fuel Payments to a free TV licence.


