I think this all relates to the muddle that now exists to support pensioners as different schemes were rolled out at different times during the current energy crisis.
The £400 fuel allowance payment was agreed in July 2022 and is administered by energy suppliers over 6 months starting October.
The £300 cost of living payment to pensioners was announced (i think) in September 2022
The original WFA is £200 for <80, and £300 if more than 80 years old. This is the only allowance that is likely to continue (subject to further energy price issues)
The muddle exists because (a) it was unclear if/when the current crisis and war in Ukraine would end, (b) issues associated with those paying for energy through repayment meter etc, (c) benefits for others on universal credit etc, (d) different rules for one or two pensioners, of different ages sharing the same household.
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