Many households worry about increased heating expenditures in winter. UK government aid comes from the winter fuel payment, formerly the winter fuel allowance. Pensioners aged 66 or older receive cash payments of £100 to £300 to offset winter heating bills.
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The government helps disadvantaged households with winter fuel payments. The “pensioner cost of living” contribution adds £300 to support. Contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre if you haven’t received your payment by January 26, 2024. Most clients receive in November and December.
Winter fuel payments are annual tax-free benefits that help with heating bills. Like state pensions and benefits, eligible people receive it immediately. People who get housing assistance, council tax reduction, child benefit, or Universal Credit must meet certain conditions to qualify.
The qualifying households should receive a letter in October or November. Apply on the government’s website if you fit the criteria but don’t get paid. If you didn’t receive a letter but think you qualify, claim for winter 2023–2024 by March 31, 2024. Birthdate must be before September 25, 1957, and UK residency must be during the “qualifying week” in September 2023. Those in Switzerland or EEA nations with a genuine UK social security link are exempt. Cyprus, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Malta, Portugal, and Spain have greater winter temperatures and are exempt. If you’re hospitalized for over a year, need authorization to visit the UK without public funding, were in prison during the qualifying week, or received specific benefits in a care home between June 26 and September 24, 2023, you’re excluded.
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Winter fuel payment rates for 2023–2024 vary, including a £300 pensioner cost of living supplement. Living arrangements, age, and welfare receipt determine payments from £250 to £600.
November and December are the typical months for automatic payments, due January 26, 2024. Not received? Contact the benefits office. Eligible people should also consider Cold Weather Payments, the Warm Home Discount, and the UK authorities’ Household Support Fund. A government form is provided for ineligibility appeals.