The Warm Home Discount scheme opens in October, with payments starting in November and applied automatically to most bills
Millions of households are set to be notified by the Department for Work and Pensions about a £150 Warm Home Discount available to help manage their energy costs during the colder months.
Despite debates stirred by the reduced eligibility for Winter Fuel Payment, affecting fewer pensioners as part of cost-cutting measures, the Government has confirmed that the Warm Home Discount program will make its comeback this winter. Slated to start in October, with payments kicking off in November, the Warm Home Discount scheme typically applies the benefit automatically to most bills.
Elderly residents can access the discount if they or their better half are in receipt of the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit. A range of others, including select recipients of Savings Credit, Universal Credit, or Housing Benefit, may also qualify for the discount, reports The Express.Additionally, low-income families facing hefty energy bills might get support from the scheme This includes those on Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit.
Between November and January, most individuals who are eligible should expect to receive a letter confirming the provision of the discounted amount. Its crucial, however, to watch out for this correspondence and if the deduction is not reflected in your bill, to contact the scheme without delay, owing to the finite time frame available to address any issues.Should your electricity supplier cease operations, you may still be able to claim the discount per an advisory on GOV. UK: "Ofgem will appoint a new supplier for you. Check with your new supplier if you're eligible for the discount.
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