Winter fuel allowance

parkrunner

venison wrote: »

Isn't it paid in some sort of order using N.I. numbers/letters?

Yes, your NI number followed by DWP WFP.

sparry951

My dad got his letter last week, not sure if he's received the money yet though, my mum hadn't checked!

rubble2

Can anyone confirm if this is always paid on the same date each year? In the last two years it has been in my account by 23rd November but so far this year there is no sign.

I know it is only a couple of days late but wondered if that was normal or if I needed to give the powers that be a reminder.

Thanks

mardatha

No Rubble - the last 2 years we've had ours around the 16th Nov, that's why I was asking about it. We had the letters this morning so it must be coming soon

p00hsticks

rubble2 wrote: »

Can anyone confirm if this is always paid on the same date each year? In the last two years it has been in my account by 23rd November but so far this year there is no sign.

I know it is only a couple of days late but wondered if that was normal or if I needed to give the powers that be a reminder.

I'm pretty sure that it;s not paid on the same date each year. or in necessarily in NI number order - I think there are just a certain number processed each day/week from mid-November till mid January when they're all done.



There's no point in chasing up until after 14th January.

SandraScarlett

mardatha wrote: »

Has anybody got this yet?

Yes, mine was paid in a week ago - but I got the letter 3 days later.


I usually get mine during the 3rd week of November.

mrsyardbroom

I'm a bit concerned about mine as it has always been paid on my husband's NINO. Sadly he died in July. I'm assuming that the payment will be made against my NINO but I haven't had a letter or any payment. Last year it was paid on 13th November. I can't help wondering if the DWP have recorded my husband's death and stopped the payment. Does anyone on here work for the DWP? Would it automatically be transferred to my name or do I have to apply?

pollyanna_26

mrsyardbroom wrote: »

I'm a bit concerned about mine as it has always been paid on my husband's NINO. Sadly he died in July. I'm assuming that the payment will be made against my NINO but I haven't had a letter or any payment. Last year it was paid on 13th November. I can't help wondering if the DWP have recorded my husband's death and stopped the payment. Does anyone on here work for the DWP? Would it automatically be transferred to my name or do I have to apply?

According to my letter the payment is based on information held for the qualifying week of 17th September 2018. As you sadly lost your husband in July his pension would no longer be in payment and you will receive your fuel payment based on your eligibility .


Payments are being made from November and all payments should be made by Christmas although I usually get mine in late Nov early Dec . I hope yours comes soon and condolences on your loss .


polly x

rubble2

Problem solved, just checked my bank account and payment is scheduled to land tomorrow.