Many pensioners not accessing benefit entitlements
Cllr Finlay said in a statement this week: “Age NI and Age Sector Platform are confirming what I as a representative have experienced throughout Ballymoney Borough council area that many pensioners entitled to their pension credit are losing out through confusion regarding their entitlements.
“There must be a more effective awareness up to and including consideration of automatic entitlement of pension credit for older people.
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Hide Ad“Elderly people losing out on benefits like pension credit, not only keeps people in poverty but has a damaging knock on effect for the local economy.
“It is important that people are aware of their pension credit entitlement and I will be happy to help any older people experiencing difficulties or confusion.”