Changes to Winter Fuel Payments
Changes to Winter Fuel Payments
You might have heard about changes to Winter Fuel Payment this winter and be worried about what it means for you or someone you know. Read our article to find out more.
This winter you’ll be able to apply for Winter Fuel Payment if you’re a pensioner living in Scotland who gets a means-tested benefit. We’ll update this article as the Department for Work and Pensions announce who is eligible and how people need to apply.
What has changed?
Winter Fuel Payment in Scotland was due to be replaced by a new Pension Age Winter Heating Payment. The Scottish Government has announced that this will be delayed until Winter 2025. Instead, the UK Government has committed to make a payment to eligible Scottish pensioners on the same terms as the Winter Fuel Payment in England and Wales.
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