The £100 Winter Fuel Payment for people on certain welfare benefits has been doubled to £200.
A few months ago the Welsh Government announced that struggling households could claim £100. Now they have increased that amount to £200.
I have already been paid £100. What should I do?
If you have already received the £100 payment, you do not need to reapply, your extra £100 will be paid automatically. Newport City Council are processing the extra payments as quickly as possible.
I haven’t claimed yet. What should I do?
You must apply for the money before midnight on 28 February 2022.
The scheme is open to households where one person living there receives certain welfare benefits. You must have been claiming one of these benefits at any time between 1 December 2021 and 31 January 2022:
- Income Support.
- Income Based Job Seekers Allowance.
- Income Related Employment and Support Allowance.
- Universal Credit.
- Working Tax Credits.
You must also be responsible for paying the energy bills for the property.
Sharon Wilkins, Deputy Director of Homes and Communities at Newport City Homes, said: “Thank you to the Welsh Government for funding this scheme. It's going to help many of our customers with the rising cost of heating their home. The key thing to do now is make a claim to Newport City Council before the deadline in February. Don’t hang around, apply for the money as soon as possible.”
How to apply for the winter fuel payment
Apply online now through the council’s website.