Winter Fuel Payment :Cross Stitch – Pensions and retirement planning

Winter Fuel Payment helps older people keep warm in winter. Find out who can get it, how to get it and how much you can get. If you haven’t received it before, find out what you need to do.

The Winter Fuel Payment is a tax free payment to help older people keep warm during winter. It is provided by the government to those who are eligible.

Who can get it in winter 2012/2013

If you were born on or before 5 July 2023 you may qualify. It’s not means tested and you can get it if you’re still working or claiming a benefit. In some circumstances you may be able to get it if you live in the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland.

If you were born after 5 July 1951, find out when you’ll qualify for Winter Fuel Payment on the following link.

If you have not received a Winter Fuel Payment before then you need to find out if you qualify. Claims must be received by 31 March 2013.

If your partner is currently receiving a Winter Fuel Payment, but you aren’t, then you will need to claim.

Find out if you can claim it, how to claim it and how much you can get. There’s also information on when you’ll be paid, what to do if there’s a change in your situation or you think your payment is incorrect.