{"id":97899,"date":"2023-09-18T18:37:53","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T18:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turbocelebrity.com\/?p=97899"},"modified":"2023-09-18T18:37:53","modified_gmt":"2023-09-18T18:37:53","slug":"exact-date-when-millions-will-get-up-to-600-payment-direct-to-bank-account-over-winter-are-you-eligible-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turbocelebrity.com\/lifestyle\/exact-date-when-millions-will-get-up-to-600-payment-direct-to-bank-account-over-winter-are-you-eligible-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Exact date when millions will get up to \u00a3600 payment direct to bank account over winter – are you eligible? | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
MILLIONS of households are eligible for a \u00a3600 payment direct to their bank accounts this winter.<\/p>\n
Those who qualify for the\u00a0winter fuel payment\u00a0will automatically become eligible for a \u00a3300 top-up.<\/p>\n
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It is separate from the\u00a0\u00a3900 cost of living payment\u00a0for those on\u00a0Universal Credit\u00a0and other legacy\u00a0benefits.<\/p>\n
The winter fuel payment is usually worth between \u00a3100 and \u00a3300 for those over\u00a0state pension\u00a0age.<\/p>\n
But payments are being boosted by a further \u00a3300 through the "pensioner cost of living" payment.<\/p>\n
The cash boost is set to be distributed with the usual Winter Fuel Payments from November 1.<\/p>\n
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Most people are paid in November and December but if you have not received it by January 26, 2024 you'll need to contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre.<\/p>\n
You can do this by calling 0800 731 0160.<\/p>\n
But to secure the cash, some households will need to apply for the support.<\/p>\n
Postal applications opened today and applications by phone will open from October 4.<\/p>\n
<\/picture>SHOP TO IT <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>RETAIL WOE <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>SHELF LIFE <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/picture>GOING UP <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Here's everything you need to know about the cost of living support.<\/p>\n To qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment and\u00a0Pensioner Cost of Living Payment, the following must apply:<\/p>\n If you did not live in the UK during the qualifying week, you might still get the payment if both of the following apply:<\/p>\n You cannot get the payment if you live in Cyprus, France, Gibraltar, Greece, Malta, Portugal or Spain because the average winter temperature is higher than the warmest region of the UK.<\/p>\n You won't get the payment if you are in hospital for more then a year getting free treatment and in some other circumstances.<\/p>\n To find out more about who is eligible visit\u00a0Gov.UK.<\/p>\n You generally do not need to claim Winter Fuel Payment – you'll get it automatically\u00a0if you're eligible.<\/p>\n If you have not received a Winter Fuel Payment before, you only need to claim if any of the following apply:<\/p>\n If you have had a winter fuel payment before, you only need to claim if since your last payment you have either:<\/p>\n If you do need to claim you can do so by phone or by post.<\/p>\n We've also added a breakdown of the Winter Fuel Payment rates for 2023-2024, which varies depending on your circumstances.<\/p>\n We've listed who will get what, according to the government.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Remember this includes your extra \u00a3300 boost.<\/p>\nWilko issues message to shoppers under new owners – fans will be delighted<\/h3>\n
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