Most payments will be made automatically, but some people over State Pension age will need to apply.
The Department for Work and Pensions recently published online guidance for the 2023/24 Winter Fuel Payment, which will be worth up to £600 for people of State Pension age. The annual heating bill help will be paid directly to eligible households and is being boosted this year by a pensioner cost of living payment.
Check if you need to claim Winter Fuel Payment To be eligible for this year's Winter Fuel Payment, you must have been born on or before September 25, 1957 and lived in the UK for at least one day during the week of 18 to 24 September 2023 - this is called the ‘qualifying week’. Eligible countries When to claim You only need to claim Winter Fuel Payment if you have not received it since you moved abroad. The rest of the time, you’ll get the payment automatically.How to claim by post You will need to download and fill in:
If you live with someone else who’s eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment Your payment may be different if you get one of the following benefits:If you and your partner jointly claim any of the benefits listed above One of you will get a payment of either:If you live in a care home If you are eligible you will get either:
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