BBC Radio 4's Money Box Live Wednesday 28 October at 1502 BST On BBC Radio 4 and Online
BBC Radio 4's Money Box Live Wednesday 28 October at 1502 GMT On BBC Radio 4 and Online
On Wednesday's programme Paul Lewis and guests will answer your questions about benefits and tax credits.
On Wednesday's programme Paul Lewis and guests will answer your questions about benefits and tax credits.
Are you claiming the benefits and tax credits you are entitled to?
Are you claiming the benefits and tax credits you are entitled to?
HM Revenue & Customs say that many people are missing out on an income boost because they assume they are not eligible for Working Tax Credit (WTC).
HM Revenue & Customs say that many people are missing out on an income boost because they assume they are not eligible for Working Tax Credit (WTC).
The average unclaimed amount is £1,600 a year. You could be entitled if you are in work and on a low income, you don't need to have children to qualify.
The average unclaimed amount is £1,600 a year. You could be entitled if you are in work and on a low income, you don't need to have children to qualify.
Have you been refused pension credit because you have savings or investments worth over £6,000?
Have you been refused pension credit because you have savings or investments worth over £6,000?
If so it may be worth applying again after 2 November, from then the capital disregard limit will be raised from £6,000 to £10,000.
If so it may be worth applying again after 2 November, from then the capital disregard limit will be raised from £6,000 to £10,000.
How do you find out if you qualify for benefits and where do you apply?
How do you find out if you qualify for benefits and where do you apply?
Perhaps you have become unemployed or need help while looking for work?
Perhaps you have become unemployed or need help while looking for work?
What can you do if your benefit is overpaid?
What can you do if your benefit is overpaid?
Or perhaps you have responsibility for caring for someone?
Or perhaps you have responsibility for caring for someone?
You may have a question about Carer's Allowance?
You may have a question about Carer's Allowance?
Who can claim Disability Living Allowance and how much could you receive?
Who can claim Disability Living Allowance and how much could you receive?
Whatever your concern, our panel will be here to help. Paul Lewis will be joined by:
Whatever your concern, our panel will be here to help. Paul Lewis will be joined by:
Jean French, advice and information manager, Carers UK
Sally West, policy manager, 'Age Concern and Help the Aged'
Rachel Hadwen, advisor, Working Families
Jean French, advice and information manager, Carers UK
Sally West, policy manager, 'Age Concern and Help the Aged'
Rachel Hadwen, advisor, Working Families
You can call the programme when lines open on Wednesday at 1330 GMT. The number to call is 03700 100 444.
You can call the programme when lines open on Wednesday at 1330 GMT. The number to call is 03700 100 444.
Or you can send an e-mail using the form below:
Or you can send an e-mail using the form below:
Disclaimer: Money Box Live does not promise to use every question but every e-mail is read and considered
Disclaimer: Money Box Live does not promise to use every question but every e-mail is read and considered
Presenter: Paul LewisProducer: Karen Kiernan/Lesley McAlpine
Presenter: Paul LewisProducer: Karen Kiernan/Lesley McAlpine
