Winter Fuel Payment Changes
as issued an urgent warning to 880,000 pensioners who are missing out on a “financial lifeline” worth £3,900 a year.Week of Action kicked off yesterday, urging pensioners across the country to check their eligibility and claim what they are entitled to.
He added: “While energy will cost less than during last winter’s crisis time, the reduction in rates only equates to a drop of roughly £100 over the six winter months for a household with typical usage.The government's decision to means-test the Winter Fuel Payments, limiting them to those on Pension Credit or other means-tested benefits, has left many pensioners out in the cold – literally.
Even if your income is slightly above these thresholds, you might still qualify if you have certain expenses like housing costs, or if you're a carer or have a: Print and fill out a paper application form from the GOV.UK website.Time is ticking – you need to make a claim by December 21st to backdate it and qualify for this year’s Winter Fuel Payment.
Don’t let that £3,900 slip away. Your heating bills, TV licence, and much more could be covered – but only if you act now.THERE'S a number of different ways to get help paying your energy bills if you're struggling to get by.
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