Previously the Winter Fuel Payment, which is worth up to £300, has been given to all pensioners regardless of income. However, this winter you’ll now only get the payment if you get certain benefits, including Pension Credit.
Pension Credit is one of the most underclaimed benefits there is – in Hampshire alone an estimated £2.5million of Pension Credit goes unclaimed each year. If you’re of pension age and on a low income, then it’s worth applying for Pension Credit even if you don’t receive any other benefits.
If your application for Pension Credit is successful, then as well as receiving a monthly boost to your income, you’ll also be able to access other support including making a claim for the Winter Fuel Payment.
You have until the 21 December to apply for Pension Credit and still receive the Winter Fuel Payment if successful. To find out more about the eligibility for Pension Credit and how to apply, visit the national Citizens Advice website.
