Millions of pounds will be paid out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) this winter to help people on certain benefits pay for heating. While the government is making changes to the eligibility criteria for the Winter Fuel Payment, slashing it for millions of pensioners, the DWP will still provide cash support during cold weather.
The Department of Work and Pensions is expected to pay out millions of pounds to people on certain benefits to help pay for heating this year.
The Labour government plans to reduce the number of people eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300, by means-testing the benefit. Last winter, all pensioners were entitled to the one-off payment, which usually lands in bank accounts from November. However, this winter, the DWP will only pay the money to pensioners if they are claiming Pension Credit, or certain other benefits.The government said the move will save around £1.
Cold Weather Payments are based on your postcode area and are paid automatically to those eligible for them. People who claim Pension Credit and Universal Credit are among those who may be eligible. When and how are Cold Weather Payments made? If you’re eligible to get Cold Weather Payments, you’ll get £25 for each seven day period of very cold weather - where it is recorded or forecast to be zero or below - between November 1 and March 31.
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