It means suppliers cannot pass on the increase in wholesale gas prices to customers. If you did not live in the UK during the qualifying week, you might still get the payment if both the following apply:. Will energy prices go up? How gas shortage could lead to electricity price rise and the Ofgem cap explained.
Also, if you have deferred your state pension, you will need to claim Winter Fuel Payment — you only need to do this once before the payment becomes automatic. Is Octopus Energy safe? You can also claim for the first time by post. Log In. Contact us Sign up for newsletters. UK, remember your settings and improve government services. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You can change your cookie settings at any time. If you do not get either of these, or if you live abroad, you may need to make a claim. The deadline for you to make a claim for winter to is 31 March Most payments are made automatically in November or December. You should get your money by 14 January If you do not get your payment, contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre.
Check what you need to do. What the DWP allowance is, who can claim it and when it gets paid The Winter Fuel Payment is an annual tax-free payment from the Department of Work and Pensions to help people pay for energy.
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