Winter Fuel Payment

[chokkie]

wonder if someone can advise, please. I'm 62 this coming June 2014 and understand that I can claim for a winter fuel allowance w.e.f. 2015. Is that correct. I was born in mid-June 1952 .... is this information correct? Do I actually have to apply for it, or will I get notification automatically once I start drawing my pension .....

Hope someone can help, cheers, Chox.

[monicak]

Now we are all taxed as single people - not married couples - if my husband dies before me, do I get a widows pension, from his payments of over 50 years worth? Monica K Happy Christmas & healthy 2014 to you all.

[boxtops]

Would you be eligible for a widow's pension based on his contribution? you'd need to seek confirmation from HMRC. It's difficult to give a definitive answer, we don't know about your circumstances.