DWP merging two major benefits claimed by thousands – what you need to know
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The DWP has now made a major first step in enacting the plans as a contract worth up to £798,450 has been awarded to IBM to “identify the best strategic solution” to bring together pension credit and housing benefit. Sir Stephen Timms, a DWP minister says the changes will begin as soon as possible Pension credit is a benefit for pensioners whose weekly income is below a certain amount. As part of its latest awareness drive – following changes linking pension credit to the winter fuel payment – Labour recently wrote to many pensioners. Rachael Walker, policy and research director at Policy in Practice said: “Bringing pension credit and housing benefit for pensioners together streamlines the administration of two essential benefits.
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