Pensioner's Heating Allowance

[Chislenko]

So just out of interest does anybody know the answer to this.

Mrs. C is a few years older than me and has been getting the Winter Fuel Payment for a couple of years.

As I have now reached pension age what do they now do, split the allowance or continue to pay to oldest?

This is not a "my money / her money" question before certain posters accuse me of being "stuck in the 60's" I am just interested in how it works.

 

[byegad]

Ours is split between the two of us. We are in the same position as you and your wife, and once I reached the correct age they split it automatically.

 

[PeteXXX]

As said ^^ You will get half each.

 

[The Crofted Crest]

Q: Is it a single allowance paid per household or an individual allowance per person (i.e. a couple would together receive more than a single person)?

 

[fossyant]

Some of them are split - my dad was explaining it all over a pint. He/my mum getting a couple of payouts each (split), plus the energy £65 a month.

 

[KnittyNorah]

It depends.
Here's the gov page on what you'll get https://www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment/how-much-youll-get

 

[BoldonLad]

Mrs @BoldonLad is slightly older than me, first year, she got the £200 paid into her account, subsequent years, (when I had reached retirement/qualifying age), we got £100 each, paid into our respective accounts.

 

[Chislenko]

Thanks to all for the information.

 

[PeteXXX]

Thanks to all for the information.

👍
This year, all (I think) pensioners will get £300, also split between a couple plus Winter Fuel Payment . ie: £250 each.

 

[PaulSB]

I'm two years older than Mrs P. Initially I received the £200 but when she reached 65 it split between us. The benefit is per household.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Think I have dipped out this year as I am 66 end of Nov and the cut-off date is September I think.

Cest la vie.

 

[oldwheels]

It seems I get £600 as I am ancient and live on my own.

 

[ColinJ]

It seems I get £600 as I am ancient and live on my own.

Is that a Scottish difference? I am old-ish and live alone (in England!) but I will be getting £500.

 

[oldwheels]

Is that a Scottish difference? I am old-ish and live alone (in England!) but I will be getting £500.

No idea really but we do in many instances get better treatment from the Scottish govt. than England.
I was born on or before 25th September 1942 which may be where the difference lies.
I have also got the letter in front of me to make sure I have it correct.
Naturally since the letter is from an English dictated source we would not be told we get more from the Scottish government and the impression is that it is the gracious Westminster giving more. Writing this I am pushing the boundaries a bit and could get shunted elsewhere.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

It seems I get £600 as I am ancient and live on my own.

Is that a Scottish difference? I am old-ish and live alone (in England!) but I will be getting £500.

Make the most of it - apart from increased wisdom there are not too many upsides to being old. 🙂