steve_b_wales Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 I've read or heard that the above is age related, and that most people can claim this. Is there anyone on here that claims this payment, and is still in full employment? I've had an email back from the Gov.UK people but don't understand it. This is what I was sent when I made a general enquiry. Thank you for your enquiry Winter Fuel is an age related benefit that is paid directly to eligible customers, and is currently based on the customer (either man or woman) attaining woman’s State Pension Age by the end of the Winter Fuel Payment qualifying week. (Usually the third week in September) Each year the qualifying date changes in line with the Equalisation of State Pension Age for Women. State Pension is longer claimed at 60 therefore the Winter Fuel Payment is no longer paid at 60 either When finalised, then anyone with a date of birth of the 6/10/54 or later will receive the Winter Fuel Payment based on the customer attaining state pension age by the end of the WFP qualifying week. The payment is from £100 - £300, but how much you get depends on your age group and circumstances during the winter fuel qualifying week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 Seems fairly straight forward! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 (edited) hello steve, it is not means tested and you can get if working or on a DWP benifit, it is just age related, it is £100 to £300 payment, i am sure 2 people in same household get £100 each, i get £200 so i can go through the winter without getting cold, and i am 70 today had a nice day pike fishing with younger son, his friend and his friends nephew 7 and we caught F all Edited December 22, 2019 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 Happy Birthday, did not realize that you were so young ! 😮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 The amount of Winter Fuel Payment you can receive each winter can vary according to your personal circumstances. Your age or other people living with you who are also eligible can affect the amount you receive. Jump to table of contents On this page Skip table of contents Winter Fuel Payment rates Payment When payments are made Payment queries More useful links Winter Fuel Payment rates Winter Fuel Payment is tax free and does not affect your other benefits. Amounts of Winter Fuel Payment for 2019/2020, according to your personal circumstances: Circumstances Born on or before 5 April 1954 Aged 80 or over in the qualifying week (16 to 22 September 2019) You qualify and live alone (or none of the people you live with qualify) £200 £300 You qualify and get one of the benefits listed* £200 £300 You qualify and live with someone under 80 who also qualifies £100 £200 You qualify and live with someone 80 or over who also qualifies £100 £150 You qualify and live with your partner or civil partner and they get one of the benefits listed* Nil** Nil** You qualify, but live in a care home or independent hospital and don’t get any of the benefits listed* £100 £150 *Pension Credit, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support ** Your partner getting the benefit will get the Winter Fuel Payment on your behalf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Heron Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 If your pension is paid into your account then the winter fuel payment will be paid into it automatically Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 Is this another name for the Winter Cartridge Allowance that DWP sends me every year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 1 hour ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello steve, it is not means tested and you can get if working or on a DWP benifit, it is just age related, it is £100 to £300 payment, i am sure 2 people in same household get £100 each, i get £200 so i can go through the winter without getting cold, and i am 70 today had a nice day pike fishing with younger son, his friend and his friends nephew 7 and we caught F all Belated birthday wishes, sorry to here you blanked on the fishing , but you had great company . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 1 hour ago, johnphilip said: Belated birthday wishes, sorry to here you blanked on the fishing , but you had great company . hello, thanks john, i got to hear this nice fishery will be finished soon and turned into a carp fishers paradise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheruk Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 My wife and I get £100 each, we both have State Pension and we are both still working, albeit self employed. I have had mine since I was 65 and it was £200. My wife is younger, but when she had her State pension the winter fuel allowance was split between us and we both get separate £100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted December 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 I'm 62 (63 in March 2020) in full time work and married. My wife is not working and doesn't claim anything. Would I be entitled to something, and how do I go about claiming it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 11 hours ago, steve_b_wales said: I'm 62 (63 in March 2020) in full time work and married. My wife is not working and doesn't claim anything. Would I be entitled to something, and how do I go about claiming it? I’m not certain but I think you need to be 65 before you qualify? But that may have changed due to the increase in pensionable age? When you qualify (by age) I think you get notification by post of the impending payment....then it is paid directly into your bank account by DWP, you don’t have to ‘claim’ it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrepin Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 13 hours ago, oldypigeonpopper said: hello, thanks john, i got to hear this nice fishery will be finished soon and turned into a carp fishers paradise Ah, like so many others. I have a beautiful water near me totally neglected as it has no Carp. Pike to 28lb, Chub to 7lb, Bream to 8lb, Perch to 4lb, Roach to 2lb+, Trout to 6lbs (although rare) plus other species. £3. a day. No Carp so it hardly gets fished anymore. Last time I fished it the bailiff said I was also the last to fish it some two months before. Dam Flask reservoir if you look it up 11 hours ago, steve_b_wales said: I'm 62 (63 in March 2020) in full time work and married. My wife is not working and doesn't claim anything. Would I be entitled to something, and how do I go about claiming it? I think it must be age related, I'm fully retired, disabled now but under 65. No cartridge allowance for me or the Mrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 7 hours ago, Centrepin said: Ah, like so many others. I have a beautiful water near me totally neglected as it has no Carp. Pike to 28lb, Chub to 7lb, Bream to 8lb, Perch to 4lb, Roach to 2lb+, Trout to 6lbs (although rare) plus other species. £3. a day. No Carp so it hardly gets fished anymore. Last time I fished it the bailiff said I was also the last to fish it some two months before. Dam Flask reservoir if you look it up I think it must be age related, I'm fully retired, disabled now but under 65. No cartridge allowance for me or the Mrs. hello, oh that water would be a fishers paradise down here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 (edited) I got £100, didn't expect it. But I don't live with anyone else who qualifies so why didn't I get £200? Looking at that table I should have done Edited December 23, 2019 by Vince Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 52 minutes ago, Vince Green said: I got £100, didn't expect it. But I don't live with anyone else who qualifies so why didn't I get £200? Looking at that table I should have done If you are over 65 and are the only one in the household of that age........I think you should have gotten £200?.........Appeal to the DWP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Green Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 23 minutes ago, panoma1 said: If you are over 65 and are the only one in the household of that age........I think you should have gotten £200?.........Appeal to the DWP! Yes, thank you, I think I will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 On 22/12/2019 at 19:16, London Best said: Is this another name for the Winter Cartridge Allowance that DWP sends me every year? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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