Have you heard about the warm home discount but do not know whether you are eligible or not. Then you are at the right place.
It is worth knowing this to save money because of the prediction of an acute hike in the gas and electricity bills this winter.
So if you are from a low-income group and are struggling to pay gas and electricity bills, then this government scheme is the one for you. So let’s find out whether you are eligible or not and how you can get this discount.
What Is The Warm Home Discount?
This is a scheme backed by the government to help you reduce energy costs. With this discount, you can receive £150 off on your gas and electricity bills during the winter period from October 2022 to March 2023. If you qualify, the discount will be applied to your bills. Read more here.
Are You Eligible For The Warm Home Discount?
You will be able to get a warm home discount if you come under these two groups.
1) Core group 1
This group is the one if you receive the guarantee credit element of pension credit. In order to qualify for a warm home discount under this group:
- You or your spouse are receiving a guarantee credit element of pension credit,
- The bill needs to be in your name or your spouse’s name,
- The energy provider you are with provides a warm home discount.
2) Core group 2
This group is the one if you are from the low-income group and are receiving some benefits. In order to qualify for a warm home discount under this group, you need to have the following
- You are on a low income, receive benefits, and are at risk of fuel poverty,
- The energy provider you are with provides a warm home discount.
So what benefits make you eligible for a warm home discount? Even though receiving a warm home discount depends upon your energy provider’s scheme. But you qualify for a warm home discount if you are receiving one of the following benefits.
- Income support
- Universal credit
- Working tax credit
- Child tax credit
- Housing benefit
- Income-based job hunter’s allowance
- Mortgage interest support
- Income-related employment & allowance for support
How Can You Apply For A Warm Home Discount?
Depending on how you qualify for the warm house discount scheme, you can apply according to it.
1) Core group 1
If you fall under this group, then the discount will be automatically applied to the bills without you having to do anything. If there is any action you need to take or confirm any kind of information, then you should expect to get a letter from DWP in October, November, or December of 2022.
2) Core group 2
If you fall under this core group, then you will have to apply for a discount with your energy provider. And this is given on a first-come, first-serve basis. Your electricity provider will determine who should get the discount, and if you qualify for it.
Then they will guide you on how to apply since the discount scheme will start from October 2022, it’s important for you to check with your energy provider as soon as possible to find out whether you qualify for it or not.
Conclusion
So if you qualify for the above-mentioned groups, then you should not hesitate but take action. Not every energy provider gives a warm home discount, so you have to be sure that your provider does offer the discount. If they don’t offer it, then you should switch energy providers to get the discount.
