The government has switched the Winter Fuel Payment to a means tested system this year - but even if you qualify, the exact amount you get will change depending on the year you were born
It's widely known that state pensioners will lose their £300 Winter Fuel Payment this winter if they no longer claim a qualifying benefit, following the government's decision to make the payment means-tested rather than universal.
The Winter Fuel Payment was previously automatically given to all state pensioners, but from this winter, you must be claiming a qualifying benefit such as Pension Credit due to changes in government rules. Those of state pension age but under 80, born on or before September 22, 1958, and who qualify will receive a £200 payment, while those over 80 - born September 23, 1944 or earlier - will receive £300.
This means that if you are now over 80 and qualify, your Winter Fuel Payment will increase from £200 to £300. Most qualifying individuals will receive a letter detailing how much they'll get and into which bank account it will be paid - usually the same as your Pension Credit or other benefits.
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