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The Winter Fuel Payment is a state benefit paid once per year in England and Wales [1] and Northern Ireland to some people old enough to have been born before a specific date. It is intended to cover the additional costs of heating over the winter months.
To receive the winter fuel payment for 2024, people must successfully apply for pension credit by 21 December. This is a benefit for pensioners whose weekly income is below a certain amount.
The Winter Fuel Payment is a state benefit paid once per year in England and Wales to some people old enough to have been born before a specific date. It is intended to cover the additional costs of heating over the winter months. First introduced in 1997 as a universal benefit for pensioners.
Pensioners have started receiving winter fuel payments for the year, with eligible pensioners set to receive £200-300 in their bank accounts from 25 November.
Anyone who believes they could be eligible for the payment should act now
This is in addition to the Winter Fuel Payment. [1] From 1 November 2022 Social Security Scotland has run a separate scheme, Winter Heating Payment to replace the Cold Weather Payment in Scotland. This is a £50 flat payment for those eligible, unconnected with the weather. [2]
The government's plans to limit the payment have been criticised by some MPs, unions and charities. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...
It is expected to reduce the number of pensioners in receipt of the up to £300 payment by 10 million, from 11.4 million to 1.5 million, saving around £1.4 billion this year.