**Attention Pensioners! Claim Up to £300 Winter Fuel Payment Now!**
Heads up, pensioners! The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that two groups of state pensioners may need to apply to receive a Winter Fuel Payment, giving you up to £300 to help with those heating costs. But time is ticking! You’ve got just over a month to claim before the March 31st deadline.
Most eligible pensioners should have already received their payments, but there are some who might need to take action. If you were born before 22 September 1959 and haven’t received your payment yet, don’t wait too long to check your bank statements for a payment reference ending with ‘DWP WFP’. If it’s not there, it’s time to make that call to the Winter Fuel Payment Centre at 0800 731 0160.
No need to claim if you receive benefits like State Pension, Pension Credit, or Universal Credit among others. But, you must apply if you’ve never gotten a Winter Fuel Payment or if you’ve deferred your State Pension in the past year.
For those wondering about eligibility, if you live in England or Wales and were born before 22 September 1959, you should qualify, unless of course, you’re in Scotland where you’ll instead receive the Pension Age Winter Heating Payment.
Unsure about the amount? Payments vary depending on your birth date and household circumstances. If you’re alone, you’ll likely get £200 or £300 depending on when you were born. Living with another eligible person? The amounts can differ – but don’t worry, your benefits won’t be affected.
So, what are you waiting for? Check those bank statements and get in touch if needed. Stay warm and keep those winter chills at bay with your Winter Fuel Payment sorted before the month is out!