The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that the final batch of Winter Fuel Payments have now been processed and credited to eligible claimants’ bank accounts on Monday, December 12. This year’s heating bill help also includes the Pensioner Cost of Living Payment, providing up to £600 in extra support.
How much someone receives depends on their household circumstances. However, if the money hasn’t arrived yet there’s no need to worry as the payment window is open until January 13, 2023.
DWP explained that delayed payments may be due to a number of reasons. In a written parliamentary response, Pensions Minister, Laura Trott MP said: “The final batch of Winter Fuel Payments were processed by DWP on 7 December with payments credited to customers’ bank accounts on 12 December 2022. Payment adjustments resulting from customers’ change of circumstances and death arrears will continue to be made over the coming weeks, this includes any new claims for this year's Winter Fuel Payment exercise.”
