 |
answer text |
<p>The Department announced on 14 January that the mixed age couple policy change
will come into force on 15 May. Following the announcement we are implementing plans
to raise awareness of the change among people who may be affected.</p><p> </p><p>The
Department is writing to mixed-age couples who are already in receipt of Pension Credit
or pensioner Housing Benefit. This is in addition to providing information on gov.uk
and through existing departmental channels. The Department’s staff in Pension Centres
and Jobcentres will also be able to provide such information, as will staff in local
authorities who administer Housing Benefit. The Department will also work with relevant
organisations to ensure that accurate information is available in the places where
people are most likely to seek information.</p>
|
 |
