AQW 21436/22-27 Written question to the Minister for Communities
To ask the Minister for Communities whether his Department has considered reviewing the current Pension Credit paper application to make the application process succinct and more accessible for older people.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 28 January 2025
- Answered
- Written
- After due date
- Tabled
- 28 January 2025
- Answer due by
- 12 February 2025
- Answered
- 20 February 202523 days after tabling
- Department
- Department for Communities
- Priority question
- No
Answer
My Department reviews the Pension Credit application form (PC1) annually and it is next due for review in February 2025. This is to ensure the application form provides the Department with the customer information needed to accurately establish eligibility.
The Department offers a range of channels for those wishing to make a Pension Credit application including online, by telephone or post. Anyone requiring assistance to complete a Pension Credit application can contact my Department’s Make the Call service for assistance.