State pensioners told not eligible for Winter Fuel Payments even if they meet age rule

NewsCost Of LivingPensionNot all over-65s will get the winter support payments15:18, 26 Aug 2026Updated 15:23, 26 Aug 2026Some pensioners no longer qualify.Around three million pensioners will not be eligible for Winter Fuel Payments this year.‌That's despite them being in the correct age bracket for the support.‌Changes over the last few years mean the winter allowance, worth either £200 or £300, is now linked to income.‌READ MORE: Andy Burnham and John Healey £515 payments for state pensioners born before 1960READ MORE: Andy Burnham £150 cost-of-living payments from OctoberWhile all over-65s are initially handed the money not everyone gets to keep it.‌Higher-income households have the cash taken back by HMRC.This happens by reducing pension payments for these people over the following ye