🌟 Don’t Miss Out on Extra Cash! 🌟
Did you know there’s a tax-free benefit worth up to £110.40 a week that could help with your daily expenses? It’s called the Attendance Allowance, and it’s specially designed for those over state pension age who need a bit of extra support with day-to-day tasks due to illness or disability.
Over 1.9 million people in the UK are already benefiting from it, but shockingly, over a million eligible pensioners are missing out! That’s billions of pounds going unclaimed each year. 😲
Here’s the scoop:
– This benefit is NOT means-tested. So, whether you’ve got savings or a steady income coming in – you can still claim.
– You don’t need a full-time carer to be eligible. As long as you need care or supervision for at least six months due to a physical or mental condition, or a learning difficulty, you could qualify.
– Those with terminal illnesses can apply immediately without waiting.
Common conditions like arthritis, dementia, and heart disease are among those currently covered. Wondering if you qualify? To apply, you must be residing in Great Britain and should have lived here for at least two of the past three years.
Unfortunately, you won’t be able to claim this allowance if you’re already receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Disability Living Allowance (DLA), or if your care home fees are covered by the local council. If you’re self-funding, you can still apply!
Here’s how it works:
– The benefit is available at two rates depending on your care needs: a lower rate for those needing daytime or nighttime help and a higher rate for those needing around-the-clock assistance. At the highest rate, you can receive £110.40 weekly.
Ready to claim? Head online or apply by post with details like your National Insurance number and GP information handy. Most decisions are made within three weeks, and payments drop right into your bank account every four weeks.
Don’t let this opportunity slip away! Find all you need on the Government’s website under “Attendance Allowance.”
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