The amount you get is based on when you were born and your circumstances
It's widely known that state pensioners who no longer claim a qualifying benefit will lose their £300 Winter Fuel Payment this winter, following the government's decision to make the payment means-tested rather than universal. However, many are unaware that even if they qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment this year, the exact amount received will vary based on the year of birth and potentially other circumstances.
The amount is determined by your birth date and circumstances between September 16 and September 22, 2024, known as the 'qualifying week'. If you missed it, Pension Credit claims can be backdated until December, so it's still available now. Age UK has issued guidance on the Winter Fuel Payment, stating: "If you or your partner claims Pension Credit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance or income-related Employment and Support Allowance, the payment should go to the main claimant of the benefit automatically."
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