Your Money: DWP's Upcoming £200 Payment for State Pensioners
Your Money and the DWP's £200 Winter Fuel Payment
The DWP will pay a select number of state pensioners a couple hundred pounds in the matter of weeks. As part of the upcoming Winter Fuel Payment, those who were born before September 23, 1958, will qualify for a £200 payment, provided they also receive some form of benefits. This includes the likes of Pension Credit, Universal Credit, Income Support, Child Tax Credit, or Working Tax Credit.
You must also live in England or Wales. The aforementioned benefits must have been received during the qualifying week of Monday, September 16, to Sunday, September 22. The payment is aimed at assisting those struggling to pay their bills during the colder months, as the bills tend to rise due to dropping temperatures.
Eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payment
- You will not be eligible if you:
- You can get a Winter Fuel Payment if:
- If you do not live in the UK, you’re only eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment if:
You’ll receive a letter in October or November telling you how much Winter Fuel Payment you’ll get. If you do not get a letter but believe you should have, you can make a claim. The amount you receive is based on when you were born and your circumstances during the qualifying week. It will also depend on whether you live alone or with someone. Any money you get is tax-free and will not affect your other benefits. The money is to be paid from November onwards.
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