The Winter Fuel Payment is a one-off payment made by the government, typically in November or December, to help people with their heating costs
This year, a financial boost is set to be received by millions of people on specific benefits. It will come from the Department of Work and Pensions and aims to assist with heating costs.
Last year, every pensioner automatically qualified for this one-time transfer, which typically starts hitting accounts in November. Yet the current policy states only those on Pension Credit or certain other entitlements will receive the money this season.
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