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Winter Fuel Payment Rules 2024 | Leeds News
Millions of pensioners in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland are set to receive a winter fuel payment this year—worth £200 to £300—to help cover heating costs as energy bills soar. But eligibility isn’t automatic: you must be over state pension age and have lived in the UK during the qualifying week. You won’t qualify if you’re in prison, hospitalized for free treatment, or on a visa that bars public funds. Care home residents may still get it unless they’re receiving certain benefits like Universal Credit. And if your taxable income exceeds £35,000, the payment will be clawed back through…
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