The precise date when millions of UK households will receive a letter about the Warm Home Discount scheme has been confirmed. The Warm Home Discount scheme offers a £150 reduction on your electricity bill, with the money being sent directly to your energy provider rather than deposited into your bank account.

If you're eligible for this support, you should expect a letter in the post from 20 October. The Warm Home Discount is available to households where someone was claiming one of the following benefits on the qualifying date of 24 August:.

Housing Benefit

Guaranteed credit element of Pension Credit

Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

Income Support

"Savings Credit" part of Pension Credit

Income-based Jobseeker's Allowance

Universal Credit

If you reside in England or

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