SA29. Your social security insurance, benefits and healthcare rights in the European Economic Area
Benefits
21. Winter Fuel Payments
Winter Fuel Payments can in certain circumstances be paid to people living in the EEA or Switzerland. If you have received or would have been eligible for a Winter Fuel Payment in the UK before moving to one of these countries you may be able to continue receiving it.
For more information about Winter Fuel Payments if you reside in an EEA country or Switzerland, contact:
Winter Fuel Payment Centre
Southgate House
Cardiff Central
Royal Mail
Cardiff
CF91 1ZH
Telephone 029 2042 8635 or
44 29 2042 8635 when dialling from abroad.
For more information about Winter Fuel Payments in the UK, get leaflet ”Your guide to Winter Fuel Payments 2003” from your Jobcentre Plus or social security office, Jobcentre, pension centre or The Pension Service website or ring the Winter Fuel Payment helpline on 08459 15 15 15. If you use a textphone, the number is 0845 601 5613. Calls to these numbers are charged at local rate.