entitled to what??

johnaka

we have never claim benefits since retirement.
or at least I haven't.
my wife is retiring in 2 weeks time.currently I'm getting £1141.21 a month
wife will get roughly £950 a month.
all this talk about what pensioners are missing out.
personally I don't think we're missing out but just in case seeing that we're are  getting over just 2 grand? are we entitled to anything?

Robin9

Are you over State Pension age ?

Spoonie_Turtle

It's unlikely with that level of income but just to be sure, you can use a benefits calculator, putting in your details as if your wife has reached state pension age and is receiving her pension(s).

https://www.entitledto.co.uk/
https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/

Robin9

If over State Pension age -  you can look forward to your £10 Christmas Bonus (Autumn Budget permitting) - that's for both of you !

Murphybear

Spoonie_Turtle said:

It's unlikely with that level of income but just to be sure, you can use a benefits calculator, putting in your details as if your wife has reached state pension age and is receiving her pension(s).

https://www.entitledto.co.uk/
https://benefits-calculator.turn2us.org.uk/

You may be able to get some council tax benefit even with your income.  We used to get about a third of our council tax paid with an income that wasn’t much less than yours.  It’s worth applying. 

McKneff

Yes we are on a decent monthly income. Some one from the council did an income assessment and we were entitled to over 50% reduction, 
We were gobsmacked. 
Always worth applying, 

HumberFlyer

Our income as pensioners is £2,111 per month. Would be nice to get something from the council / gov.... but to be honest... don't need, and wouldn't get anything anyway.

fatbelly

Any care needs? Or caring for anyone who has them?

johnaka

yes I'm retired will be 73 soon my will be 66 when she retires.
only us in the house not caring for anyone.
I'll give the council ago ,thanks for your replies.

Murphybear

HumberFlyer said:

Our income as pensioners is £2,111 per month. Would be nice to get something from the council / gov.... but to be honest... don't need, and wouldn't get anything anyway.

If either of you finds your health is deteriorating and you need care then you can claim Attendance Allowance.  This is not means tested.  

Murphybear

Robin9 said:

If over State Pension age -  you can look forward to your £10 Christmas Bonus (Autumn Budget permitting) - that's for both of you !

That’s really generous, it hasn’t increased since it started in 1972