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DWP issues fresh alert to take action on Winter Fuel Payments for 900,000 pensioners

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Almost one million pensioners are being encouraged to see if they qualify for a £3,900 income boost that also grants access to Winter Fuel Payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Last month, Chancellor Rachel Reeves declared that the yearly allowance designed to assist with winter heating costs will no longer be distributed to all State Pensioners.

Instead, it will only be given to those receiving income-related benefits such as Pension Credit. Many elderly individuals may not realise that a new claim for Pension Credit made before the first week in December, which later proves successful, could also qualify for a backdated Winter Fuel Payment.

This is due to the fact that Pension Credit claims can be backdated by up to three months, provided the claimant meets the eligibility criteria.

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