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Who can get the cold weather payments from the government and how do you apply for them?
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Right two things: To the poster below: There are TWO different types of winter payment.
The FIRST:
The over 60's payment is called the Winter fuel allowance is for those over 60 no matter WHAT benefits and in fact they do not have to be even on benefits to get it. Is a payment from £250 to £400 depending on circumstances.
The SECOND type is called the cold weather payment and is NOT dependant on age. People only get it IF they are getting certain benefits AND the weather has been below zero for 7 consecutive days in their own area. (look at the link listed below to check your postcode and if your area has been issued with a cold weather payment)
Payments are paid automatically but there is no set date as to when it is paid. Please read below taken from the website:
People on disability do NOT automatically get this benefit by just being on DLA or Incapacity. They must be getting another element as listed below.
Who is eligible?
You may be eligible for a Cold Weather Payment for each week of very cold weather in your area if you get Pension Credit or income-related Employment and Support Allowance with a support or work related activity component in the main phase.
* Employment and Support Allowance - introduction
* Pension Credit
You may also be eligible for a Cold Weather Payment for each qualifying week IF you are getting Income Support, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance or income-related Employment and Support Allowance in the assessment phase AND have one of the following:
* a pensioner premium, higher pensioner premium or enhanced pensioner premium
* a disability premium, enhanced disability premium or severe disability premium
* a disabled child premium
* Child Tax Credit that includes a disability or severe disability element
* a child who is under five in the family
The FIRST:
The over 60's payment is called the Winter fuel allowance is for those over 60 no matter WHAT benefits and in fact they do not have to be even on benefits to get it. Is a payment from £250 to £400 depending on circumstances.
The SECOND type is called the cold weather payment and is NOT dependant on age. People only get it IF they are getting certain benefits AND the weather has been below zero for 7 consecutive days in their own area. (look at the link listed below to check your postcode and if your area has been issued with a cold weather payment)
Payments are paid automatically but there is no set date as to when it is paid. Please read below taken from the website:
People on disability do NOT automatically get this benefit by just being on DLA or Incapacity. They must be getting another element as listed below.
Who is eligible?
You may be eligible for a Cold Weather Payment for each week of very cold weather in your area if you get Pension Credit or income-related Employment and Support Allowance with a support or work related activity component in the main phase.
* Employment and Support Allowance - introduction
* Pension Credit
You may also be eligible for a Cold Weather Payment for each qualifying week IF you are getting Income Support, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance or income-related Employment and Support Allowance in the assessment phase AND have one of the following:
* a pensioner premium, higher pensioner premium or enhanced pensioner premium
* a disability premium, enhanced disability premium or severe disability premium
* a disabled child premium
* Child Tax Credit that includes a disability or severe disability element
* a child who is under five in the family
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- you do not apply for them, u have to be in receipt of certain benefits and it ispaid auto matically into your bank if your entitled to it. these benefits are Income support,pension credits and jobseekers allowance, esa - support allowance ... DLA IS NOT INCLUDED, neither is INCAPACITY BENEFIT claiments. persons over 65 get it aswell with their pensions.
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