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 will be sent to eligible pensioners next month with payments due to arrive over November and December.
Winter Fuel Payment in a nutshell People born before September 23, 1958 in receipt of a qualifying income-related benefit such as Pension Credit during the qualifying week of September 16-22, 2024 will receive the payment automatically - the money is tax-free and will not affect other benefits. The new guidance also states that if you do not get a letter or the money has not been paid into your account by January 29, 2025, contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre.
The deadline to make a claim for winter 2024 to 2025 is March 31, 2025. Full details about eligibility and payments can be found on the Winter Fuel Payment section on GOV.UK here. Pension Credit tops up weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level of £218.15 a week for single pensioners or £332.95 for couples. It is a tax-free payment for those who:New claims for Pension Credit made before December 21, 2024 which later turn out to be successful will also qualify for a backdated Winter Fuel Payment. This is because claims can be backdated by up to three months, taking entitlement to within the September qualifying week.
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