Winter Fuel Payments are different from Cold Weather Payments. Winter Fuel Payments are yearly one-off payments to help eligible people pay for their heating in the winter.
Winter Fuel Payments are paid to men and women who have reached the minimum age at which a woman can receive a state pension. They are not linked to temperature. This is different to Cold Weather Payments which you may get for each week of very cold weather in your area.
How much you can get?
The amount of Winter Fuel Payment you can get depends on your personal situation - find out how much you can get.
You have received a Winter Fuel Payment before
If you have previously received a Winter Fuel Payment and there has been no change to your circumstances, you don’t need to reapply. You should automatically get your payment this year.
If your circumstances have changed
You may need to take action if your situation has changed. See this section here to find out what to do.
You have not received a Winter Fuel Payment before
If you have not received a Winter Fuel Payment before then you need to find out if you qualify. Claims must be received by 30 March 2012.
If your partner is currently receiving a Winter Fuel Payment, but you aren’t, then you will need to claim.
Find out if you can claim it, how to claim it and how much you can get. There's also information on when you'll be paid, what to do if there's a change in your situation or you think your payment is incorrect.