DWP Winter Fuel Payment date when £300 pay outs will be made - see full details
by Abbie Wightwick, Matthew Senior, James Rodger · ChronicleLiveThe Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shed light on the precise date when individuals should expect their Winter Fuel Payment, following a rule amendment by the new government. While the majority of people receive their payments in November or December, the DWP has suggested that for some, it might take slightly longer.
If your letter or payment hasn't arrived by January 29, you're advised to get in touch with the Winter Fuel Payment Centre, as per the instructions on the DWP website. The centre is there to assist if you're eligible for a Winter Fuel Payment and need to report a change in circumstances, update your personal details or address, wish to stop future payments or want to return a payment.
It's crucial to report any changes in circumstances promptly - for example, if you cease receiving a benefit, relocate or move into a care home. These factors can influence the amount of Winter Fuel Payment you receive.
If you decide to cancel your payments, you can reverse this decision whenever you wish. When reaching out to the payment centre, you'll need to provide your personal details such as your name, address, date of birth and National Insurance number.
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You have the option to either call the helpline or send a letter by post, according to Cambridgeshire Live. If you're in the UK, dial 0800 731 0160 or contact Relay UK on 18001 then 0800 731 0160, reports Wales Online.
If you failed to report a change promptly, provided incorrect information or were overpaid by mistake, you may be required to repay the money. For those residing outside the UK, eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payment is only applicable if you were born before September 23, 1958, receive the UK State Pension, have a genuine and sufficient link to the UK - this could include having lived or worked in the UK, and having family in the UK, the UK is responsible for paying your benefits and you relocated to an eligible country before December 31, 2020 and are covered by the Withdrawal Agreement.
However, if you're a British or Irish national living in Ireland, there's no requirement to have moved by December 31, 2020, but all other eligibility rules must be adhered to.
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