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SMC_2

McKneff wrote: »

So does that mean that ordinary pensioners dont get it.

They get the winter fuel payments don't they?

busy_mom_2

Saetana wrote: »

My husband is long-term sick (over 12 months) receiving higher rate Income Support. It is not totally clear whether or not he is entitled to cold weather payments as I don't know if this "higher rate" is classed as a disability premium. I do recall him getting an extra £15 last year as some sort of cold weather payment but cannot recall if this was a normal cold weather payment or some kind of "one-off" payment. Does anyone have any idea if he qualifies? I have emailed our local Jobcentre Plus but I have a feeling it will take a while to get a reply (assuming I get one at all).

Any help would be much appreciated.

Sorry but jobcentre plus do not process this payment, you would be better ringing then and asking for the winter fuel telephone number. We would only e-mail you back with the number.

DX2

busy_mom wrote: »

Sorry but jobcentre plus do not process this payment, you would be better ringing then and asking for the winter fuel telephone number. We would only e-mail you back with the number.

I thought JC process cold winter payments?

E2A:
How to apply

You don't need to apply; you'll get a Cold Weather Payment automatically as long as you qualify.
Tell your pension centre or Jobcentre Plus if you think you should have received a Cold Weather Payment but you have not had one.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/Inretirement/DG_10018668

DX2

McKneff wrote: »

So does that mean that ordinary pensioners dont get it.

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

McKneff

SMC wrote: »

They get the winter fuel payments don't they?

Everyone who is over 60 gets winter fuel payments dont they alongside the cold weather payments if they get extra benefits.

McKneff

a pensioner premium, higher pensioner premium or enhanced pensioner premium

could you define premium then,
My question was to do with anyone just receiveing state pension and because they have savings they are not entitled to pension credit.
Sorry if its a dumb question.

DX2

McKneff wrote: »

a pensioner premium, higher pensioner premium or enhanced pensioner premium

could you define premium then,
My question was to do with anyone just receiveing state pension and because they have savings they are not entitled to pension credit.
Sorry if its a dumb question.

Not a dumb question!
Pensioner premiums

Paid if claimant or partner is aged 60 and over. Can be paid in addition to other premiums except the disability premium. Not paid with Housing Benefit and Council Tax Benefit.
There are three pensioner premiums:
- Pensioner premium
- Enhanced pensioner premium
- Higher pensioner premium
They are all paid at the same rate. Since Pension Credit replaced Income Support (IS) for people aged 60+ few IS claims include pensioner premiums. They are only relevant if an IS or ESA (IR) claimant is under 60 with a partner aged 60+ and has chosen not to claim Pension Credit.
Any good?

System

cifpower wrote: »

To receive a cold weather payment you must be receiving State Pension Credit / Income Support/ Jobseeker's Allowance (Income based) / Employment and Support Allowance (Income Related) for one day in the period of cold weather and be receiving one of the following premiums:

• Pensioner Premium
• Enhanced Pensioner Premium
• Higher Pensioner Premium
• Disability Premium
• Severe Disability Premium
• Disabled Child Premium
• or have a child under the age of 5
• or receive Employment and Support Allowance (Income Related) and the applicable amount includes either the support component or the work-related activity component.

Hang on, do you have to be getting a pension AND an income related benefit to qualify? If i get ESA (support group) with severe disability premium would i qualify (i'm 23)?? Apologies i'm probably barking up the wrong tree.

pinkgirl2009

WHAT DO people get on dla or mobility allowance under 60 years old . thank you x

DX2

pinkgirl2009 wrote: »

WHAT DO people get on dla or mobility allowance under 60 years old . thank you x

Does the person who gets DLA get any further benefits?