Couriouser and couriuoser

[Wally]

[Harold Gough]

Re: Couriouser and couriuoser

No, but if you're bored with that try getting affordable travel insurance!

Harold

[Olybirder]

Re: Couriouser and couriuoser

I'm afraid I can't help with your problem Wally. Apparently I will be receiving it automatically this year as I qualify for Pension Credit. I hadn't even heard of the scheme before the letter arrived. When I saw the official-looking letter I thought "Oh b*gger, what is it now?" I was delighted when I saw the contents, though, as I was dreading the winter fuel bills.

Ron

[Wally]

Re: Couriouser and couriuoser

I'm afraid I can't help with your problem Wally. Apparently I will be receiving it automatically this year as I qualify for Pension Credit. I hadn't even heard of the scheme before the letter arrived. When I saw the official-looking letter I thought "Oh b*gger, what is it now?" I was delighted when I saw the contents, though, as I was dreading the winter fuel bills.Ron

This is yet another 'well kept secret' that I stumbled upon last year.

Those on benefits apparently get put onto the system without proving anything in relations to earnings. Whereas, those not in receipt of benefits, need to apply - should you be lucky enough to find out if it even exists.

For those, like me who do not auto-qualify, you need to apply to your utility company. You can check online via your utility providers website and the application forms will explain what conditions you need to meet - to gain £140, it is worth a look-see - this covers both gas and electric as it is added to your payments as a credit.

"Essentially, you need to be over 62, get free prescriptions and, have an annual income of less than 16k."

This year, the payment is for £140, so it's well worth pursuing if you think you can meet the above criteria.

Strangely enough, this year, my bank statements - last 3 months, original RAF pension payment details along with the original HMRC State Pension and tax details for 2014 - 2015, along with my Birth Cert., doesn't allow them to detrmine how much I get per annum? Last year, all of the above details didn't seem to pose anyone any problems.

Presently, I'm requesting info from the DWP, HMRC and the RAF pensions with regards to abtaining pension payment information in readiness for nex years quiz show.

[David Morison]

Re: Couriouser and couriuoser

When I first retired, before the state pensionable age, I went to the social to check if I had paid enough contributions for the pension. I was advised by a senior CC that I was eligible for Employment seekers benefit and given the forms to fill in which I duly did. Two weeks later I received a letter stating that as I was in receipt of a small occupational pension I was ineligible for WSA, apparently you can have a million in the bank to be eligible, as long as you're not receiving a pension of any sort. Not many Benefit Advisors know this!

David

[Wally]

Re: Couriouser and couriuoser

Seems we both, like many others, made the mistake of getting on our our bikes and worked for a living. Should have stayed at home, drinking beer, smoke fags, pop a few buns in the oven and watch TV. Due to stress, get a heart attack and get disability payments on top.

Is it any wonder some of us get more grumpy as time goes by?

[Jim Ford]

Re: Couriouser and couriuoser

"Essentially, you need to be over 62, get free prescriptions and, have an annual income of less than 16k.[/B]"

I checked on the Npower site and it seems that you also need to be receiving some sort of disability allowance!

Jim

[Wally]

Re: Couriouser and couriuoser

I checked on the Npower site and it seems that you also need to be receiving some sort of disability allowance!

Jim

Hi Jim, the following has been taken 'as is' from the ScotPwr website.

I've emboldened the parts I was claiming under and which was accepted last year.


or, if the following statement applies you may also qualify


In addition to the above you must also meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Have a child who was under 5 on the 1st of April 2014 permanently living in the house (born on or after 1 April 2009)
• Have a child entitled to free school meals
• Receive Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit which includes a disability element or severe disability element, disabled child element or severely disabled child element or family element
• Income Related Benefit which includes a disabled child premium, disability premium, severe disability premium or enhanced disability premium
• Income Related Benefit which includes a Carers Premium
• Employment Support Allowance which includes a Work Related or Activity Component or Support Component
• Receive Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Incapacity Benefit or Attendance Allowance
• Be aged 62 or over
• Receives exemption from NHS prescription charges

[Jim Ford]

Re: Couriouser and couriuoser

Thanks for the information Wally. I'll tackle NPower tomorrow.

Jim