DWP phone lines for £300 Winter Fuel Payment open this week with two groups told to apply
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFrom next week, two groups of pensioners will be able to make a phone claim for this year's Winter Fuel Payment, which ranges between £100 and £300.
The amount received depends on the individual's age and household circumstances, but it should be noted that only those born before September 23, 1944, will receive the maximum £300.
It's also crucial to note that recent eligibility changes by the new Labour Government mean that in addition to being over 66, individuals must have been receiving a means-tested benefit, such as Pension Credit, Tax Credits (with an annual award of at least £26) or Universal Credit (if part of a mixed age couple), on any day during the qualifying week, which was September 16-22.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will automatically make payments to around 1.5 million people, with many already receiving letters about the scheme.
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