Winter Fuel Allowance

Freyagirl

Bit early I know but I have recently split with my partner so want to ensure that I get the full amount this year
who do I need to tell that I am now a single person household or do HMRC pick this up from Local Authority.
Have tried searching online and couldn't fine any answers so wondering is someone knowledgeable on here could help.
Thanks

p00hsticks

It's DWP (or more precisely, the Pension Service) not HMRC that need to know.

Presumably you're already in receipt of the State Pension ? In that case I'd report a change of circumstance to them

You can phone or write to them as described at the bottom of the link here (personally in your shoes I'd write as I know the phone lines are very busy at present);

https://www.gov.uk/contact-pension-service

If you ex moved out of your home, you'd need to ask them to do the same, I think, as if the two of you are both recorded as living at the same address the payment is likely to be split.

Freyagirl

p00hsticks said:

It's DWP (or more precisely, the Pension Service) not HMRC that need to know.

Presumably you're already in receipt of the State Pension ? In that case I'd report a change of circumstance to them

You can phone or write to them as described at the bottom of the link here (personally in your shoes I'd write as I know the phone lines are very busy at present);

https://www.gov.uk/contact-pension-service

If you ex moved out of your home, you'd need to ask them to do the same, I think, as if the two of you are both recorded as living at the same address the payment is likely to be split.

I moved out of the property, I have changed my details on the site, there isn't anywhere to specify your living arrangements will this be picked up automatically do you think? Thanks.

missile

I would not rely on that, best to write a letter.
On most of DWP communications, they state you must advise them of any change of circumstances

nicnak66

Always put change of circumstances in writing to DWP and take a copy for you. Send 2nd class recorded if u can. Failure to disclose COC can lead to benefit being stopped. 

twhitehousescat

 bit late posting this 

0800 7310160 number i rang as a new state pensioner to check , they were helpfull and had info in front of them 

General_Grant

After my husband died I automatically received the full Winter Fuel Allowance without having to notify them.