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State pensioners are in line for an automatic £150 boost to their bank accounts.
The Warm Home Discount, a scheme first launched by the Government in April 2011, is aimed at helping eligible customers across England, Scotland and Wales with their winter energy bills. The initiative is designed to provide support for those living on low incomes or pensions.
If you’re eligible for the winter 2024/25 payment, your one-off £150 discount will be applied by the end of March next year at the latest. British Gas has clarified that the discount will be credited to your electricity account.
“And if you’re on Pay as you go, we’ll send you a voucher you can use to top up your meter at a Post Office,” the energy firm stated. “If you’re one of our Pay As You Go smart meter customers, we’ll even send it directly to your meter as a credit and send you an email to let you know it’s on there. If we can’t get it directly to your meter as quickly as we’d like, we’ll send you a voucher to top up from a Post Office.
“That way you’ll still get your discount as soon as possible. With a pay-as-you-go smart meter it’s easier to see how much energy you use in pounds and pence and you can top up from wherever you like, whenever you like. If you don’t already have a smart meter, you can find out more and book an upgrade.”
The Government’s website offers comprehensive information on the qualifying benefits for those who might be eligible for the discount. In England and Wales, individuals who meet the criteria will receive a letter from the Government confirming their eligibility, according to Birmingham Live.
The eligibility requirements for the Warm Home Discount remain the same as last year. To qualify, you must either be receiving the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit or another ‘qualifying benefit’.
The Government will assess your energy costs based on the type of property you live in. To be eligible, you must be receiving these benefits and be a British Gas electricity customer as of August 11, 2024.
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