 First of all, your supplier must first be signed up to the scheme - you can check the full list on the Gov.uk website. You should get the payment automatically if you, or your partner, receive the Guarantee Credit portion of Pension Credit. This is known as "Core Group 1" in England and Wales and "Core Group" in Scotland. You may also be able to claim the Warm Home Discount if you are on a low income, claiming certain benefits and have high energy costs. This is known as being in the "Core Group 2" if you live in England and Wales. Aldi and Poundland confirm Christmas and New Year opening hours for 2022 The qualifying means-tested benefits are: Housing Benefit Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) Income Support "Savings Credit" part of Pension Credit Universal Credit You could also qualify if your household income falls below a certain threshold and you get: Child Tax Credit Working Tax Credit Suppliers can choose to offer th){kind=link}
The Warm Home Discount scheme has reopened today and if you’re eligible, you will get £150 off your electricity bill this winter – see exactly who qualifies here
The Warm Home Discount scheme has reopened today, offering some households £150 off their electricity bill this winter.
Around 2.8million people – including certain pensioners and those on a low income receiving certain benefits – will qualify for the discount.
The money – which has been increased this year from £140 – should be applied between now and March 31, 2023.
It is paid directly into your energy account, by your supplier, instead of cash directly into your bank account.