Bbc To Means Test Over 75S

[bobbs202]

I'm wondering how this will work,will everyone over 75 have to have their incomes scrutinised?
I apologise for not adding a link but saw this on the ribbon of news that runs along the bottom of news on tv.

[Old_Geezer]

I thought that said over 755 :-D

[Old_Geezer]

High time they just gave up on this tv licence lark. Would cost a bit scrutinizing every over 75 year old's income. Wonder if anything would be gained.

[agchristie]

I'm often told 'it's no fun getting old' and I wonder what 'perks' will be left when I get to that age!

[aelmpvw]

doesn't it mean that those over 75 receiving pension credit will qualify for a free tv licence? The bbc will required them to send of evidence of said benefit.

[dannyk13]

Link:-
https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/bbc/bbc-to-means-test-over-75s-licence-fees/5140264.article

[bobbs202]

Thank you Danny
Maybe ael, I'm just curious and surely this will cost the corporation a lot of money?

[aelmpvw]

i think they've already spent a fortune sending all of us letters explaining their plans

[bobbs202]

It didn't take long for those to come did it :/

[Old_Geezer]

Was it in the agreement that they can opt to take over only 1/3rd of the free licence perk ? In which case it remains "a ticking time bomb".

[bobbs202]

So basically, for saving towards a private pension when you retire ,you're screwed?

[dannyk13]

bobbs//surely this will cost the corporation a lot of money?//
According to the article £250 million.

[bobbs202]

So is that half the cost of keeping it in the first place? Not sure what the stats are ( sorry)

[dannyk13]

bobbs.
//The decision will cost the BBC around £250m a year – equivalent to a quarter of BBC1’s budget, but less than a third of the projected £800m figure if it had chosen to take on the full cost of the 4.5m licences.//

[bobbs202]

Oh well, it was nice while it lasted, thanks Danny

[CrapAtCryptics]

I`d be interested to know what piece of legislation gives the BBC he right to means test anyone. Then what do they do with that information when they are done with it - delete it or sell it on.

[bobbs202]

Now that's a point C@Cryptics, and a concern too

[retrocop]

I am already deaf as a post. IF I reach 75years I will probably be blind as a bat as well. :-)

[-SharonA-]

Is the BBC gonna be working hand in hand with DWP?? How they gonna check your income???

[dannyk13]

Sharon//Under the new rules, any over-75 who already receives the means-tested Pension Credit benefit will be eligible for the free licence//

[-SharonA-]

Thanks Danny.