Around 400,000 people in Scotland received the one-off payment last winter.
The focus has been firmly fixed on Winter Fuel Payments since Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced that the annual lump sum will no longer be made universally to everyone over State Pension age, but instead only be issued to those over 66 also in receipt of a means-tested benefit such as Pension Credit.
The devolved benefit is only available in Scotland and replaced the £25 Cold Weather Payment delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions two years ago. Unlike the DWP benefit, it is not dependent on a sustained period of cold weather in a specific location but is an annual, one-off payment made no matter the temperature.
Full details about the payment can be found on the mygov.scot website here. Below is an overview of the eligibility criteria for the payment and qualifying benefits. Latest Benefits News If you are on Universal Credit and in employment You should get the £58.75 Winter Heating Payment if you’re employed or self-employed and get a child or young person disability element.
Winter heating bill help If you are getting support for Mortgage Interest You should get the £58.75 Winter Heating Payment if you receive Support for Mortgage Interest and have any of the following:
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