Nearly 1.6 million State Pensioners are now receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week to help with a long-term health condition.
The latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions show that at the end of November last year, there were nearly 1.6 million people across Great Britain receiving additional financial support through Attendance Allowance . The data also indicates that over 140,700 people living in Scotland are currently receiving either £72.65 or £108.55 each week through the non-means-tested benefit.
If you are currently on the lower rate of £72.65 per week, your payments could increase by £35.90 to the higher rate of £108.55. This would see four-weekly payments increase from £290.60 to £434.20 - some £143.60 every pay period. You can contact the Attendance Allowance helpline on 0800 731 0122, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. Full details about reporting a change can be found on the GOV.UK website here.
Health issues supported by Attendance Allowance Support is also provided for People who are terminally ill. Will Attendance Allowance affect my State Pension? No, it won't affect your State Pension and you can even claim it if you're still working and earning money.
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