DWP £370 Payment Eligibility in 2024, When to expect it?

Winter can be tough, especially with rising energy costs. To help with heating bills, the UK government offers the Winter Fuel Payment. This benefit helps eligible people cover their heating costs and reduces the financial burden of higher energy prices.

DWP £370 Payment Eligibility in 2024

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) provides one-off payments up to £367 for State Pensioners in the UK. These payments are expected to be deposited into accounts no earlier than November and should be received by Christmas.

Age Requirement

• You must have been born on or before 25 September 1958 for the winter of 2024-2025.

Residence Requirement

• You must have lived in the UK for at least one day during the qualifying week (16-22 September 2024).
• Suppose you didn’t live in the UK during the qualifying week. In that case, you might still qualify if you live in Switzerland or a European Economic Area (EEA) country and have a genuine link to the UK (like having lived or worked in the UK or having family there).

Exceptions

You won’t qualify for the Winter Fuel Payment if, during the qualifying week, you:

• Are in hospital receiving free treatment for more than 52 weeks.
• Need permission to enter the UK and your granted leave states you can’t claim public funds.
• Were in prison for the whole qualifying week.
• Lived in a care home from 24 June to 15 September 2024 and received certain benefits like Pension Credit, Income Support, or income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance.

How Much Will You Get?

The amount you receive depends on your circumstances and living arrangements. Here are the details for winter 2024-2025:

When Will You Get Paid?

Winter Fuel Payments are usually made automatically between November and December. Christmas makes most payments. If you don’t receive your payment by the end of December, contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre.

How to Claim the Winter Fuel Payment

Most people don’t need to claim the Winter Fuel Payment, as it is paid automatically if you are eligible and receiving the State Pension or another social security benefit (not Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Child Benefit, or Universal Credit).

If you are eligible but don’t receive an automatic payment, you will need to make a claim. You can claim by phone or by post. Here’s how:

Applying by Post

• Visit the Winter Fuel Payment claim form for UK residents.
• Download and print the form.
• Complete all the required sections of the form. Ensure that you provide accurate and complete information.
• Attach required documents.
• Send it to the following address:
  • Winter Fuel Payment Centre
  • Mail Handling Site A
  • Wolverhampton
  • WV98 1LR

To Claim by Phone

• Telephone: 0800 731 0160
• Textphone: Contact Relay UK on 18001 then 0800 731 0160
• British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer – find out how to use the service on mobile or tablet
• Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm

Before you call, you will need to know:

• Your National Insurance number
• Your bank or building society details
• The date you were married or entered into a civil partnership (if appropriate)

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