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Pension Credit is a new entitlement for pensioners.
In October 2003 Pension Credit replaced Minimum Income Guarantee.
Pension Credit is a new entitlement to top up your income and reward you if you have savings in excess of £6000 and/or additional pension income.
Who qualifies for Pension Credit?
You or your partner must be 60 or over. There is no capital limit.
It consists of two parts:
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Guaranteed Credit
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Savings Credit
For further information please contact the Welfare Benefits Take-up helpline on (01452) 396979 or email:welfare.benefits@gloucester.gov.ukor visit the pension service website on www.pensions.gov.uk/
Last Updated: 07/08/06
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