The Scottish Government is set to introduce a new devolved, annual heating payment this winter
The Scottish Government is set to roll out a new yearly heating benefit this winter. Aimed at assisting over a million State Pension recipients with the increased energy costs during the chillier season, the forthcoming Pension Age Winter Heating Payment will be managed by Social Security Scotland, taking over from the current Winter Fuel Payments distributed by the Department for Work and Pensions . Valued at up to £300, the payments are designed to mirror those of the DWP's scheme.
Traditionally, Winter Fuel Payments are automatically issued to qualifying households between November and January. The PAWHP is set to adhere to a similar schedule for automatic payments, reports the Daily Record. It states: "We intend to maintain the current values of payments. That means, generally, that a typical household where the oldest person is under 80 will receive £200 and a household containing a person aged 80 or over will receive £300. The exception to this is where someone is in residential care."
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