Do you know someone aged 66 or over?
Many carers who are more elderly are understandably concerned about losing the Winter Fuel Payment this year.
Date posted 5 November 2024
It is estimated that up to 880,000 households are missing out on Pension Credit, and it is worth, on average, £3,900 per year, providing additional benefits such as help with Council Tax and Housing Benefit and a free TV licence for those over 75.
Many carers who are more elderly are understandably concerned about losing the Winter Fuel Payment this year. While it was previously paid to all pensioners to help with energy bills, this year it will only be paid to people receiving means-tested benefits. We are supporting a campaign to encourage people who are entitled to it, to claim Pension Credit. This will also entitle you to the Winter Fuel Payment this year.
You can still get the Winter Fuel Payment for Winter 2024/2025 if you were born before 23 September 1958 and are on certain benefits, including Pension Credit.
Thanks to the Pension Credit backdating rules, it is possible to apply for Pension Credit and have the claim backdated by up to 3months – so long as there is entitlement during that time. This means that the latest date to apply and still qualify for Winter Fuel Payment is 21 December 2024.
So don’t delay! Find out if you are entitled to Pension Credit and the Winter Fuel Payment.