Eligible people over 80 are set to receive the full Winter Fuel Payment of £300.
The eligibility change to Winter Fuel Payments means that around 1.5 million people over State Pension age will receive a payment of £100, £200 or £300 this year to help cover the costs of higher heating bills during the colder months. Letters from the Department for Work and Pensions will be sent to all pensioners before the end of this month explaining the policy change and how much they can expect to receive - if they are entitled to the lump sum.
Pension Age Winter Heating Payment is replacing Winter Fuel Payments for people living in Scotland, however, delivery of the new devolved benefit by the Scottish Government will not start until winter 2025/26. DWP will issue payments to Scots this winter. Most eligible people will be paid in November or December. You will be paid into the bank account your State Pension or benefits are usually paid into.
If you live with someone If you and your partner jointly claim any of the benefits, one of you will get a payment of either:Check if you need to claim If you do not get any of the qualifying means-tested benefits, you need to claim if either of the following apply:If you get Universal Credit, you will be told how to claim through a message in your journal.
Some older people think because they have savings or own their home they would not be eligible for the means-tested benefit, which can also provide access to help with housing costs, Winter Fuel Payment and Council Tax.
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