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Annual Winter Fuel Payment 2022

(103 Posts)
Kim19 Mon 17-Oct-22 15:45:04

Does this come direct from the government or via our individual heating companies, please? Also, is there any indication of when it will happen?

Prentice Mon 17-Oct-22 15:39:50

This is good to put out there DaisyAnne so that all realise what they are due.

DaisyAnne Mon 17-Oct-22 15:37:09

This is the one we get every year after State Pension Age.

Born between 26 September 1942 and 25 September 1956
You qualify and live alone (or none of the people you live with qualify)
£500
You qualify and live with someone under 80 who also qualifies
£250
You qualify and live with someone 80 or over who also qualifies
£250
You qualify, live in a care home and do not get certain benefits
£250

Born on or before 25 September 1942
You qualify and live alone (or none of the people you live with qualify)
£600
You qualify and live with someone under 80 who also qualifies
£350
You qualify and live with someone 80 or over who also qualifies
£300
You qualify, live in a care home and do not get certain benefits
£300