Millions of pensioners will lose their Winter Fuel Payment this year after Labour switched it to a means-tested benefit - but there's a loophole for people on a higher income.
The plight of millions of state pensioners set to miss out on their hefty £200 to £300 Winter Fuel Payment has been well publicised - after Labour reformed the benefit to be income-assessed rather than granted universally.
Published on Thursday, his tweet emphasised: "Don't assume you aren't due winter fuel help. There's a host of reasons you may still qualify for Pension Credit even if you're over the threshold." Martin shared anecdotes, including one from a lady whose father exploited this oversight and was awarded nearly £8,000 a year more courtesy of the Department for Work and Pensions .
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