Those eligible and living in care homes will receive Winter Fuel Payments of £100, while those aged between 66 and 79 will get £200, and pensioners aged 80 and above will receive the maximum amount of £300. ‌Most eligible pensioners will automatically receive their Winter Fuel Payments during November and December. ‌Eligibility for Winter Fuel PaymentsView 3 Images Only some people will be eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment (Image: Getty Images)You can get a Winter Fuel Payment if you were born before September 22, 1959 and live in England or Wales. Pensioners who want to opt out and not receive the payment at all, will be able to do so, with details to be confirmed." Full details on what you will need before contacting the Winter Fuel Payment Centre can be found on GOV.UK here.