Who gets the Warm Home Discount in England and Wales?

You'll automatically get the Warm Home Discount if, on the qualifying date, these statements apply to you:

• You were getting the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit (Core Group 1) or you were in receipt of a means-tested benefit (Core Group 2)
• your name (or your partner’s) is on the electricity bill

• Your electricity supplier takes part in the Warm Home Discount scheme (EDF takes part)

  What is the qualifying date?

  This is usually a date in August, but the specific date changes each year – find the qualifying date for the latest scheme at gov.uk

See if you qualify

Which means-tested benefits are eligible? 

If you (or your partner) were getting one of these benefits on the qualifying date you are automatically eligible to get the Warm Home Discount rebate:

• Income related Employment and Support Allowance
• Income based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income Support
• Housing Benefit
• Universal Credit
• Child Tax Credits or Working Tax Credits (and are under the household income threshold)
• Pension Credit Savings Credit (unless you're already in Group 1)

Who gets the discount in Scotland?