Hundreds of thousands of UK households are missing out
The government is warning that hundreds of thousands of UK households could miss out on receiving up to £300 over the winter.
However, pensioners who receive Pension Credit will still qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment which is worth up to £300 and helps pay heating bills. And according to the Department for Work and Pensions , a further 880,000 households are eligible for the support.But to to receive the fuel payment households need to apply by December 21 - the last date for making a backdated claim for Pension Credit.
"The average Pension Credit award is worth over £3,900 per year and it opens doors to other support, including the Winter Fuel Payment, help with housing costs, council tax and heating bills. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall said: "The £22 billion black hole in the public finances we have inherited has required us to take difficult decisions, but I am determined to ensure low-income pensioners are supported.
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