Martin Lewis says millions of pensioners 'urgently need to make one phone call'

Martin Lewis has issued a reminder to state pensioners to make sure they are claiming the right benefits as many will miss out on the £300 Winter Fuel Payment this year - www.belfastlive.co.uk

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Money-saving guru Martin Lewis is calling on state pensioners to secure an £11,300 boost by simply making a phone call. With the Winter Fuel Allowance now means-tested, many pensioners who previously received the £300 benefit will miss out this year. Additionally, the scrapping of the £300 Cost of Living payment for pensioners could leave many struggling through the colder months with significantly less financial support.

That's why Martin Lewis is strongly advising pensioners to see if they qualify for Pension Credit, which could help them reclaim £300 this winter with just one phone call. Read more: Man who won £800 on lottery in NI told he must travel to Britain claim prize Read more: 25,000 Northern Ireland homes invited to join Citizen's Forum on Housing to tackle crisis Martin Lewis emphasises: "It's become more crucial than ever [to claim Pension Credit] because that Winter Fuel Payment that up to £300 payment that did to go every pensioner is now dependent on Pension Credit.", reports the Express.



He continues to highlight the issue, saying: "So, Pension Credit, now I've been shouting about this here and everywhere and on my site for many years and it is chronically underclaimed." Lewis stresses the importance of..

. Alex Evans.