It's just been announced that the eligibility threshold for Winter Fuel Payments has been raised to include anyone over State Pension age with an income of up to £35,000.
The government say this will mean that around 75% of pensioners in England and Wales will now benefit from the payment. Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate Winter fuel schemes, so are not included in the announcement today.
About the payments
Eligible households made up of anyone between State Pension age and 79 will receive £200.
If the household includes someone aged 80 or over, the payment will be £300.
Where the household is not getting an income related benefit such as Pension Credit, the payment will be shared. For example, a couple where both people are under 80 years old will receive a payment of £100 each.
For those in couples where one person's income is over £35,000 per year, the person with the higher income will not receive a payment. The person with a lower income will receive half a payment.
There's some more information about the change here:
Nine million pensioners to receive Winter Fuel Payments this winter - GOV.UK
