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2 years 2 months ago #275121 by MrH2020
Replied by MrH2020 on topic PIP and the Warm Home Discount
I received a letter on Monday saying I am getting the Warm Home Discount £150 Automatic Help with your energy costs.
I'm not on any means tested benefits I do get PIP and ESA Support group.

It also mentions about were residing in a property that had an energy cost score above the threshold as set out in the eligibility statement.
So I went onto the .Gov website and my property is classed as E rated so I wonder if this is why I am getting it.
There is no date to get it just before 31st March 2023

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2 years 2 months ago #275129 by Gary
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Hi MrH3020

You say that you get ESA support, which type of ESA do you receive; NS ESA, IR ESA or CB ESA?

Gary

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2 years 2 months ago #275131 by MrH2020
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I get CB based, but is it not called new style I left work due to illness 2 years ago.

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2 years 2 months ago #275133 by Gary
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Hi MrH2020
Tthank you for your quick reply.

I suppose it depends on your utility company, if you are with British Gas, they have a larger pot of money than other utility companies.

Gary

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2 years 2 months ago #275138 by SUE C C
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I'm ever so slightly confused now as I understood that PIP is not a qualifying benefit nor is ESA(CB) in England. I understand Scotland is slightly different. Is this correct?

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2 years 2 months ago #275140 by Gary
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Hi Sue CC

You are not alone, there were rumours going around that claimants in receipt of PIP would be excluded from the Warm Home Discount, but I came across many claimants on PIP who received the Warm Home Discount.

Gary

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