DWP Confirms £82 Weekly Payment Boost For Eligible Seniors – Check If You Qualify Today!

DWP Confirms £82 Weekly Payment Boost For Eligible Seniors – Check If You Qualify Today!

If you’re over State Pension age and receive certain disability benefits, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) may be offering you an extra £82.90 per week through the Disability Premium included in Pension Credit.

That’s an additional £331.60 every four weeks, potentially adding up to £4,300 a year for many older adults. Here’s how to determine if you qualify, how it’s paid, and what to do next.

What Is the £82.90 Weekly Boost?

The Disability Premium—now worth £82.90 per week—is a top-up added to Pension Credit for those receiving:

  • Attendance Allowance, or
  • The middle or highest care component of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), or
  • The daily living component of Personal Independence Payment (PIP), or
  • Adult Disability Payment (ADP).

Couples qualify for £82.90 each per week if both partners have qualifying benefits. In addition, if you receive Carer’s Allowance, you may get an extra £46.40 per week for supporting another adult.

How Much Extra Income Could You Get?

Besides the disability top-up, Pension Credit guarantees a minimum weekly income, and includes other premium elements:

SituationWeekly Amount
Single + disability benefit£227.10 Guarantee + £82.90 = £310.00
Couple, one with disability£346.60 Guarantee + £82.90 = £429.50
Carer + disabilityExtra £46.40 (on top)

Over a year, this could mean:

  • £331.60 per month × 12 = £3,979
  • Total additional support in a couple: £4,300+

Who Qualifies?

To be eligible, you must:

  • Be over State Pension age
  • Have a low income (means-tested)
  • Be receiving one of the qualifying benefits (Attendance Allowance, DLA middle/high, PIP daily living, ADP)
  • Or be a carer receiving Carer’s Allowance or meeting “underlying entitlement” rules

An estimated 1.4 million pensioners claim Pension Credit, but over 700,000 eligible people still haven’t applied.

Eligibility

BenefitExtra Weekly Pension Credit
Attendance Allowance£82.90
DLA (middle/high care)£82.90
PIP (daily living)£82.90
ADP (standard/enhanced)£82.90
Carer’s Allowance£46.40
Carer’s “underlying entitlement”£46.40

How to Claim

  1. Check Eligibility
    Use the Pension Credit calculator on GOV.UK to check quickly.
  2. Gather Information
    Have your National Insurance number, bank details, and benefits information handy.
  3. Apply for Pension Credit
    Call the helpline (0800 99 1234) or apply online.
  4. Await Decision
    The DWP processes within a few weeks and pays directly into your bank.
  5. Backdating
    You may qualify for backdated payments up to three months prior.

Pension Credit Benefits

Secure eligibility unlocks more than financial support:

  • Cold Weather PaymentsSummer Fuel Payments
  • Possible free TV licence if aged 75+
  • Help with council tax, housing, and NHS prescription/optical costs

That’s in addition to the £4,300+ in annual top-ups.

The £82.90 weekly boost could add £4,300 annually for seniors with disability benefits—yet hundreds of thousands haven’t applied. If you’re over State Pension age and on low income, this benefit is a must-check.

It’s easy to apply, offers backdated payments, and unlocks other essential benefits. With just a few phone calls or clicks, you could soon secure your full entitlements and improve your financial wellbeing.

FAQs

Is the £82.90 taxable?

No. The top-up is tax-free and won’t affect other benefits.

What’s “underlying entitlement” to Carer’s Allowance?

If you qualify but aren’t getting paid because you’re already on another benefit, you still get the £46.40 weekly top-up.

Can Pension Credit be backdated?

Yes—up to three months before your application, increasing your initial payment.

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