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DWP Deadline as Pensioners Have Days Left to Claim up to £300
Thousands of pensioners across England and Wales must claim a Winter Fuel Payment of up to £300 before March 31 to help with heating costs, DWP said.
- The Department for Work and Pensions urged pensioners to check eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payment, with the deadline to claim the support worth up to £300 closing on March 31.
- Most eligible households received the payment automatically, but DWP guidance indicates two groups must apply manually: those who have never received the payment before and those who deferred their State Pension since their last payment.
- Pensioners should examine bank statements for a reference beginning with their National Insurance number followed by "DWP WFP," as the payment should have appeared where State Pension or benefits are typically deposited.
- If funds are missing, claimants must contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre on 0800 731 0160 or claim by post before March 31, as there is no extension available for late applications.
- An Assistance for Seniors spokesperson warned that "the rules have changed multiple times, so it's easy to lose track," while eligibility is restricted to those born before September 22, 1959, with incomes at or below £35,000.
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