PC10 Pension Credit - Communities and Local Government

IntroductionHow to use this guideThis guide covers most things you should need to know aboutPension Credit. We hope it will explain this entitlement and answersome key questions:●●●●●What is Pension Credit?Who can get it?How is it worked out?How do you apply for it?What happens after you apply?This guide is long and may look complicated at first, because wehave to cover so many different circumstances.The contents page should help you find your way around and seewhich sections answer your questions. Once you have read the earlysections and feel clear about the basics, you can explore further andfind out about more specific queries. For example:●●●Will you still get Pension Credit if you go abroad?How will moving into a care home affect your Pension Credit?Can you get Pension Credit if you come to Great Britainfrom abroad?If you cannot see what you want on the contents page, there is adetailed index at the back to point you in the right direction.The abbreviations used in the margins are explained at page 100.What is Pension Credit?Pension Credit, introduced on 6 October 2003, is a tax-freeentitlement for people aged 60 and over living in Great Britain. It ispaid for out of taxation: you do not need to have paid NationalInsurance contributions to be eligible. If you are eligible for PensionCredit it is your right to apply for and get it.There are two parts to Pension Credit: the guarantee credit and thesavings credit.9