Pensioners are being told to check their eligibility for Pension Creditas soon as possible as they could be entitled to £3,900 in financial support. Pensions Minister Paul Maynard has highlighted the financial assistance offered via Pension Credit. He explained: “As the cold weather bites, we want every pensioner to receive all the help they can. I’m glad to be able to confirm that 99 per cent of those eligible for this generous support have received it. “We also encourage low-income pensioners not already getting Pension Credit to check their eligibility as they could be on average £3,900 a y…