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You do not normally need to claim if you are receiving any other pension benefits but if you are not claiming/receiving any pension benefits then you MUST claim!
Payments are usually made automatically between November and December. If you receive any other benefits, you should get your Winter Fuel Payment at the same time.
If you haven’t received your payment by mid-January, it’s best to call the office that pays your benefits.
Those who don’t receive other benefits, who did not get a payment last winter or have deferred their state pension since their last Winter Fuel Payment will need to make a claim. You can do this by calling the Winter Fuel Payment Centre on 0800 731 0160 or by filling in a form that can be downloaded from the gov.uk website.
Winter Fuel Payment – All You Need To Know – Forbes Advisor UK
Winter Fuel Payment: Check if you need to claim - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)