Benefit claimants due payment boost under Warm Home Discount

The money is paid to energy suppliers by the DWP, who then remove the amount from a person’s electricity bills. The discount may be applied for people on low incomes and those on the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit could be eligible.Government ministers have issued a statement with details of how people will receive the discount, which is increasing this year from £140 to £150.Energy Minister Graham Stuart said: ‘From this winter, the Government will reform the Warm Home Discount scheme in England and Wales.’The Government is writing to households who are eligible to receive a rebate automatically, as well as households who need to call a helpline to determine if they are eligible.’There will be an online eligibility checker to help people understand if they may be eligible, and the Government is sharing information on the new scheme with energy suppliers and charities.READ MORE: Half a million pensioners to miss out on state pension rise due to where they live The Warm Home Discount supports people on low incomes with their bills (Image: GETTY)’There is a separate Warm Home Discount scheme in Scotland. The Government will write to eligible households who are in receipt of Pension Credit Guarantee Credit, while other low-income households should check with their energy supplier how they may apply.’The scheme opens on November 14, with people to receive a letter between then and January telling them if they are eligible.Most households will get the discount automatically but people are encouraged to check with their supplier that they will receive the funds.The letter will say if a person needs to call a helpline by February 28, 2023 to confirm their details.Those who are eligible will then see the discount applied to their bill by March 31, 2023.DON’T MISSRishi Sunak ‘will do what’s right’ pensioners told as they await verdict on 10.1% rise [TRIPLE LOCK]Halifax customer warns of ‘classic’ cold call scam where fraudsters can steal your details [FRAUD]Pensioner ‘amazed’ to get £18,000 cheque after Martin Lewis’ state pension warning [PENSIONS TIP] Energy bills have increase across Europe (Image: EXPRESS)All UK households are receiving £400 off their energy bills from this month as average energy bills reach £2,500 a year, with the Energy Price Guarantee.The discount is being paid in six instalments from October to March next year, with two £66 instalments in October and November followed by four £67 instalments.People who pay by standard credit, payment card or direct debit will get an automatic deduction over the six months.The Energy Price Guarantee capped the cost per energy unit but this policy is only to last until April next year, when energy costs could rise further.