Thousands of state pensioners who are not getting Pension Credit may still be able to claim Winter Fuel Payments thanks to a little-known loophole. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued an update on eligibility criteria, revealing that individuals over the state pension age who receive Working Tax or Child Tax Credits may be eligible for support, if they’re claiming a certain amount. Before this update, only those receiving means-tested benefits such as Pension Credit were eligible for this payment. To qualify, recipients must have an annual tax credit award of at least £26 tha…
