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List of Pensioners Who Won’t Get Winter Fuel Payment Despite Earning Under £35,000
Changes to the Winter Fuel Payment exclude pensioners with incomes over £35,000 and reduce recipients from 11.4 million to 1.5 million, aiming to address public finance gaps.
- The Department for Work and Pensions set today as the deadline for pensioners to opt out of Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £300.
- This year’s eligibility depends on personal circumstances during the qualifying week from September 15 to 22, 2025, which determines payment receipt.
- Those living in care homes between June 23 and September 21 while claiming Pension Credit, Universal Credit, or related benefits will not qualify for full Winter Fuel Payments.
- Pensions minister Torsten Bell stated that reintroducing winter fuel payments for all pensioners is not being considered, noting that 95% of the public supports targeting the payments based on financial need.
- The government broadened the Winter Fuel Payment scheme to include approximately 7.4 million additional pensioners, though certain groups—such as those hospitalized or incarcerated throughout the qualifying week—remain excluded.
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