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DWP confirms 'no plans' to introduce pro rata Winter Fuel Payment for older people who miss qualifying deadline

DWP Winter Fuel Payment State Pension Laura Trott MP

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has explained why it is not policy to give older people a pro rata payment from the annual Winter Fuel Payment, because they reach State Pension age - one of the key eligibility components - after the qualifying week in September.

To be eligible for this year's Winter Fuel Payment, which includes the £300 pensioner cost of living payment, a person must have been born on or before September 25, 1956 and have lived in the UK for at least one day during the week of September 19 - 25, 2022 - this is determined to be the ‘qualifying week’.

If you do not meet either of these qualifying criteria, or if you live abroad, you may need to make a claim for the benefit which provides additional support during the colder months.

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