{"id":44192,"date":"2023-12-02T10:19:04","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T10:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/?p=44192"},"modified":"2023-12-02T10:19:04","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T10:19:04","slug":"dwp-offers-five-cost-of-living-payments-this-december-worth-750","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/histarmar.net\/world-news\/dwp-offers-five-cost-of-living-payments-this-december-worth-750\/","title":{"rendered":"DWP offers five cost of living payments this December worth \u00a3750"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Many benefit recipients are in for a cash boost in the next few weeks as the Department for Work and Pensions offers many payments to help people with their heating and living costs.<\/p>\n

There are five payments scheduled that will be released during December or early January.<\/p>\n

Those eligible to get all of these payments will receive a total payment of at least \u00a3785 – however, this could be even higher for some households.<\/p>\n

As the cost of living bites any extra cash could be vital for those families on low incomes.<\/p>\n

Britons are also encouraged to check the benefits calculator to ensure they are claiming all the benefits they are entitled to.<\/p>\n

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Winter Fuel Payment<\/h3>\n

Those born before September 15, 1957, could get between \u00a3250 and \u00a3600 to help pay heating bills. This is known as a \u2018Winter Fuel Payment\u2019.<\/p>\n

Those eligible should have got a letter in October or November saying how much they are entitled to.<\/p>\n

If someone did not get a letter but they think they\u2019re eligible, they can check the Government website to see if they need to make a claim.<\/p>\n

If individuals do not get a letter or the money has not been paid into their account by January 26, 2024, they should contact the Winter Fuel Payment Centre.<\/p>\n

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Most people get the Winter Fuel Payment automatically if they\u2019re eligible.<\/p>\n

They do not need to claim if they get any of the following:<\/p>\n