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<p>The BBC is responsible for the cost and the administration of the over 75 licence
fee concession from June 2020.</p><p> </p><p>The BBC says that it will work with older
peoples groups, charities and voluntary organisations to design a bespoke system to
support all those over 75 affected by its decision. As part of this system, the BBC
says that its licensing arm, TV Licensing, will be publicising the link between the
concession and pension credit. It also says its will be introducing an easy payment
system to help those affected spread the cost of the licence fee.</p><p> </p><p>The
Secretary of State has expressed his disappointment with the BBC decision to restrict
the concession to the most narrowly defined review option. He has asked the BBC to
do more for the most vulnerable pensioners, including considering measures around
the margins of eligibility and those which further promote the take up of Pension
Credit.</p>
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