Winter Fuel Payment: DWP confirms letters will be sent to every person over State Pension age
The DWP has confirmed that every person over State Pension age will receive a letter from the department which will explain the new eligibility rule changes to Winter Fuel Payment
DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payment letters will be sent to every person over State Pension age next month
The letter will explain the eligibility changes to Winter Fuel Payments and encourage people to claim Pension Credit.
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