Can I get winter fuel payment?

irenestickley1958

hi

irenestickley1958

I get state pension but have long term I’ll just whated to know if I can get winter fuel payment

poppy123456

Claiming state pension alone will no longer qualify you for the WFP. You need to have been claiming a qualifying means tested benefit such as Pension Credit, Universal Credit, Income Related ESA between 16th and 22nd September 2024. If you were then unfortunately you won’t be entitled this year. See link https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/eligibility

OverlyAnxious

Hi,

Do you get Pension Credit on top of the state pension?

irenestickley1958

I get pip as well for my ill ness

OverlyAnxious

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/952449#Comment_952449

PIP isn't one of the qualifying benefits for this unfortunately.