Millions of households across the UK should expect to receive an extra £300 from the start of November.
The cash boost will be given alongside the second half of the DWP's £650 Cost of Living Payment. Struggling households can also expect to receive money off their energy bills this month as part of a £400 government scheme.
The Winter Fuel Payment is given to select pensioners in the UK who may be eligible to receive anywhere between £100 to £300 from the start of November. However, not all pensioners are automatically eligible for the payment as they must meet set criteria.
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A Government spokesman said: "If you’re entitled to a Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2022 to 2023, you will get an extra £300 for your household paid with your normal payment from November 2022. This is in addition to any Cost of Living Payment you get with your benefit or tax credits.
"The full amount of Winter Fuel Payment you will get for winter 2022 to 2023 depends on your circumstances."
Here is a breakdown of how much you could receive from the Winter Fuel Payment, depending on your circumstance.
Who is eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment?
According to the Department for Work and Pensions, you are automatically eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment if you meet one of the following:
- You were born on or before September 25, 1956
- You live in the UK for at least one day during the qualifying week of September 19 to 25, 2022
If you happened to miss the September qualifying week, it is unlikely that you will receive the payment by this point. However, if you did not live in the UK during the qualifying week, you may still be able to receive the payment if you meet one of the following criteria:
- You live in Switzerland or a European Economic Area (EEA) country
- You have a genuine and sufficient link to the UK - such as having lived or work in the UK, or have family in the UK.
How much money you could receive from the Winter Fuel Payment
According to the DWP, here's how much you may receive based on a variety of different general circumstances:
Born Between September 26, 1942, and September 25, 1956
- You qualify and live alone (or none of the people you live with qualify) - £500
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You qualify and live with someone under 80 who also qualifies - £250
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You qualify and live with someone 80 or over who also qualifies - £250
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You qualify and live with a partner who qualifies, and either of you gets certain benefits - £500
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You qualify and live with someone (not your partner) who qualifies, and either of you gets certain benefits - £500
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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
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You qualify and live with someone under 80 who also qualifies - £350
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You qualify and live with someone 80 or over who also qualifies - £300
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You qualify and live with a partner who qualifies, and either of you gets certain benefits - £600
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You qualify and live with someone (not your partner) who qualifies, and either of you gets certain benefits - £600
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You qualify, live in a care home and do not get certain benefits - £300
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