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What are the new rules for pension credit
Check if you can get Pension Credit
If you've reached State Pension age, you might be able to apply for Pension Credit. Pension Credit is a weekly benefit to boost your income.
It’s based on how much money you have coming in.
New rules for getting Winter Fuel Payments
The Winter Fuel Payment is a payment you can get once a year to help you pay for heating during the winter.
The rules for Winter Fuel Payments have recently changed.
From winter 2024 you’ll now only get the payment if you or your partner get certain benefits, like Pension Credit.
It’s worth applying for Pension Credit even if you don’t think you’ll get much. If you get Pension Credit you’ll be able to get other money and help like the Winter Fuel Payment.
You'll get a Winter Fuel Payment if you're entitled to Pension Credit at any point between 16 and 22 September 2024.
You'll still get a Winter Fuel Payment if you successfully apply for Pension Credit by 21 December - as long as your Pension Credit is backdated to any date between 16 and 22 September.
You won't get the Winter Fu
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