At least three million individuals on welfare are’missing out’ on up to £1,000 in Council Tax subsidies.
Martin Lewis cautioned that homes on Universal Credit or Pension Credit might receive a council tax savings of up to 90%.
According to the creator of MoneySavingExpert, many people are losing out on £2.9 billion in bill support.
According to his most recent financial warning, many individuals are unaware of accessible help.
Speaking on ITV’s This Morning on Tuesday he said: ‘Here’s the key, if you are on Universal Credit or Pension Credit, or a similar legacy benefit, and you don’t get Council Tax Support, it’s worth getting in touch with your council to see if you’re eligible.
‘The reason so many people miss out on it is they think that if they get Universal Credit, and they are eligible for Council Tax Support, they will be given it, but it is two separate applications.’
Eligibility for council tax support is difficult to determine because it varies by locality. Each council selects what assistance to provide.
However, Mr Lewis stated that the requirements are ‘very similar’ for individuals getting Universal Credit.
The procedure of submitting a claim may also discourage individuals from applying. This is how many people are dropping hundreds of pounds.
At least three million individuals on welfare are’missing out’ on up to £1,000 in Council Tax subsidies.
Martin Lewis cautioned that homes on Universal Credit or Pension Credit might receive a council tax savings of up to 90%.
According to the creator of MoneySavingExpert, many people are losing out on £2.9 billion in bill support.
According to his most recent financial warning, many individuals are unaware of accessible help.
Speaking on ITV’s This Morning on Tuesday he said: ‘Here’s the key, if you are on Universal Credit or Pension Credit, or a similar legacy benefit, and you don’t get Council Tax Support, it’s worth getting in touch with your council to see if you’re eligible.
‘The reason so many people miss out on it is they think that if they get Universal Credit, and they are eligible for Council Tax Support, they will be given it, but it is two separate applications.’
Eligibility for council tax support is difficult to determine because it varies by locality. Each council selects what assistance to provide.
However, Mr Lewis stated that the requirements are ‘very similar’ for individuals getting Universal Credit.
The procedure of submitting a claim may also discourage individuals from applying. This is how many people are dropping hundreds of pounds.
