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You can pause and restart whenever you need to.
How does the benefits calculator work?
- Answer the questions by choosing the options that match your situation. These are things like where in the country you live, who lives with you, your housing costs, if you have a health condition and already get any benefits
- Save the reference number if you need to pause and come back later
- If you are not sure about your Council Tax band, the calculator may be able to work this out for you
- Read about and download a summary of what you may be able to apply for – you can have this sent to your email address if you are happy to share it
- Follow the guides to apply for anything you have found you are entitled to
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How can your benefits calculator help me?
EntitledTo updates the calculator regularly so it has the most up-to-date information about what benefits and other support people can apply for. The calculator will explain how it is worked this out so you can check the information is correct.
It helps you by working out what you are entitled to. This is not just payments from the government, the calculator will also help you find out if you can get help with your water, energy or broadband bills.
What information do I need to use the benefits calculator?
You will need to share your age, postcode and whether you own your home or rent.
It helps to gather:
- The amount you pay for your rent or mortgage
- How much you earn after tax
- Details of any benefits you already get, such as if you are a carer or on Universal Credit
You can always save, stop and pick up again later if you need to.
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What happens after I use the calculator?
You get a copy of your results with a detailed breakdown of what you can apply for.
There are also useful links to get more support.
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