The United Kingdom has announced Warm Home Discount energy scheme for England, Scotland and Wales which gives millions of eligible households £150 off their electricity bill is reopening October 16.
There would not cash payment into your energy account if you are applying through this scheme.
It has been clarified that not all energy suppliers offer the Warm Home Discount - you can check the full list on the Gov.uk website online tool.
The qualifying date for you to have been receiving benefits is August 13
You can check if you're eligible to receive the discount using the Gov.uk Warm Home Discount online tool.
There are multiple benefits that qualify eligible households for the Warm Home Discount in England and Wales included: Housing Benefit, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), Income Support, Savings Credit part of Pension Credit and Universal Credit.
For those, who are living in Scotland, can claim and you claim benefits, you’ll need to apply for the Warm Home Discount through your supplier under the ‘broader group’ criteria.
