While the majority of applicants for Winter Fuel Payments live independently, that doesn’t necessarily mean that you can’t get a Winter Fuel Payment if you live in a care home. You may be entitled to a reduced payment unless you meet the ineligibility criteria stated earlier. To clarify, you cannot qualify for a Winter Fuel Payment if you live in a care home and are already in receipt of any of the following:
Income Support
Pension Credit
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance