Winter Fuel Payment may need to be claimed by some older people before end of this month
11.01.2024 - 06:09
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirmed just before Christmas that around 11.9 million Winter Fuel Payments and Pensioner Cost of Living Payments - worth over £4.8 billion - have been made across the UK. This means around 99 per cent of all eligible pensioner households have received up to £600 in tax-free cash to help with energy bills and household budgets this winter.
The DWP said while 99 per cent of all payments have already been issued, those who have not yet received theirs should not worry, as payments will continue this month. People who do not receive a payment by January 26, 2024 should contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre as they may need to make a claim.
The money will appear in bank accounts with the payment reference starting with the customer’s National Insurance number followed by ‘DWP WFP.’ Pensioners are being asked to double check their bank statements for this reference number before contacting the DWP.
The majority of pensioners will receive their payment automatically, but some people may need to claim.
If you have not had a Winter Fuel Payment before, you only need to claim if any of the following apply:
If you have received a Winter Fuel Payment before, you only need to claim if since your last payment you have either:
You can claim Winter Fuel Payment by post or over the phone.
Claim by post
Claim over the phone
Contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre on 0800 731 0160 - lines are currently open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. Before making the call have your National Insurance number, bank or building society details and the date you were married or entered into a civil partnership (if appropriate) to hand.
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