House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Warm Home Discount Scheme 20/21 – Direct Support for Pensioners
14 October 2020 · Department for Work and Pensions
Proposed by Thérèse Coffey
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At a glance
Key points
- Warm Home Discount Scheme for 2020/21 period announced.
- Nearly one million pensioner households will receive a 140 discount automatically.
- An additional 220,000 pensioners are urged to check eligibility and apply.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the Warm Home Discount Scheme (WHDS) for the 20/21 period, aimed at providing financial assistance to eligible pensioner households facing fuel poverty.
Action requested
The minister announces that nearly one million pensioner households will receive a £140 discount automatically from their energy bills before March 2021. An additional 220,000 pensioners are encouraged to check eligibility and apply by calling the provided number.
Key facts
- The WHDS provides up to £350m per year to tackle fuel poverty.
- Around 1.2 million pensioner households receiving the guarantee element of Pension Credit are eligible for a £140 discount off their energy bill.
- Nearly one million eligible claimants will receive this discount automatically, with most discounts applied between now and January.
- An additional 220,000 pensioners can check eligibility by calling 0800 731 0214.
- Up to a further 1.2m low income, working age households may also benefit from the scheme based on individual energy supplier criteria.
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