Save the Winter Fuel Payment
Published on 04 November 2024 07:46 PM
Age UK Croydon opposes the cut to the Winter Fuel Payment. The proposed cut means only those receiving Pension Credit or other means-tested benefits will receive it. This will leave millions of struggling pensioners without money they rely on.
What is the Winter Fuel Payment?
Winter Fuel Payment is an annual tax-free payment for households that include someone born on or before 22 September 1958 (for 2024-25) and, from 2024 onwards, receive Pension Credit, Universal Credit, Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or income-related Employment and Support Allowance, or an award of Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit of at least £26 for the tax year 2024-25. It's designed to help you cover your heating costs in winter, with households receiving up to £300.
Households that are eligible normally receive this payment automatically. Read more here.
You can also check if you're eligible for Pension Credit and find out how to apply here.
What Age UK is calling for
Given the evidence of the harm means-testing the Winter Fuel Payment will cause the 2 million or so older people who need it the most, the Government should call an immediate halt to the proposal.
Will you support the campaign?
Sign our petition to save the Winter Fuel Payment for struggling pensioners.
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