Winter Fuel Payment

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Check if you need to claim

Most people get the Winter Fuel Payment automatically if they바카라 사이트檙e eligible.

You do not need to claim if you get any of the following:

  • Pension Credit
  • Universal Credit
  • Income Support
  • income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
  • income-based Jobseeker바카라 사이트檚 Allowance (JSA)
  • Child Tax Credit
  • Working Tax Credit

You will need to claim if you바카라 사이트檙e eligible and live abroad.

If you바카라 사이트檙e waiting for a Pension Credit decision

You바카라 사이트檒l get the Winter Fuel Payment automatically when your claim for Pension Credit is approved.

If you바카라 사이트檝e applied for Pension Credit but have not received a decision yet, you do not need to contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre about your eligibility.

Get help and advice

Call the Winter Fuel Payment Centre if you바카라 사이트檙e not sure if you바카라 사이트檙e eligible. You cannot make a claim by phone.

Winter Fuel Payment Centre

Telephone: 0800 731 0160
Textphone: contact on 18001 then 0800 731 0160
British Sign Language (BSL) if you바카라 사이트檙e on a computer - find out how to
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
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