Many people may miss out on the Winter Fuel Payment (Image: Getty Images)

While millions of households can expect to begin receiving the Winter Fuel Payment soon, many won't qualify for it. Department for Work and Pensions figures show that more than nine million people born before September 22, 1959 will receive between £100 and £300.

Eligible pensioners living in care homes will get Winter Fuel Payments of £100, whilst those aged between 66 and 79 will receive £200, and pensioners aged 80 and over will get the maximum amount of £300. Most eligible pensioners will automatically receive their Winter Fuel Payments during November and December.

According to guidance on GOV.UK, letters will be sent out in October and November to inform pensioners in England and Wales about the amount the

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