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2 years 2 months ago #275083 by Tuliptrees
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Is it correct that PIP no longers counts for the Warm Home Discount?
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2 years 2 months ago #275103 by Gary
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Hi Tuliptrees
As far as I am aware PIP has never counted for the warm home discount scheme, each utility company had their own scheme, some were better than others and had bigger pots of money.
Usually you had to be in receipt of a qualifying benefit such as GPC or IR ESA.
There has been some discussions that stated claimants in receipt of PIP are excluded from claiming WHD, but I have not seen it myself. I would also not be surprised if this was true.
Lets open it up to forum members, has any one been turned from claiming Warm Home Discount due to be in receipt of PIP, either Daily living or mobility?
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As far as I am aware PIP has never counted for the warm home discount scheme, each utility company had their own scheme, some were better than others and had bigger pots of money.
Usually you had to be in receipt of a qualifying benefit such as GPC or IR ESA.
There has been some discussions that stated claimants in receipt of PIP are excluded from claiming WHD, but I have not seen it myself. I would also not be surprised if this was true.
Lets open it up to forum members, has any one been turned from claiming Warm Home Discount due to be in receipt of PIP, either Daily living or mobility?
Gary
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2 years 2 months ago #275106 by Gordon
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Replied by Gordon on topic PIP and the Warm Home Discount
Tuliptrees
When I applied last year the primary requirements were GPC or a means tested benefit such as ESA(IR) or Income Support but there was also a second requirement which could be fulfilled by PIP and some DLA awards.
This second requirement has been removed opening the scheme to a wider number of claimants.
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When I applied last year the primary requirements were GPC or a means tested benefit such as ESA(IR) or Income Support but there was also a second requirement which could be fulfilled by PIP and some DLA awards.
This second requirement has been removed opening the scheme to a wider number of claimants.
Gordon
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2 years 2 months ago #275109 by Notyniki
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Hi Gary, what does GPC stand for please?
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2 years 2 months ago #275112 by phrank
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Hi all,
I had received the Warm Home Discount for several years up to the present time as I understand the rules have now changed regarding elegibility thus counting me out - PIP now being the only benefit I receive apart from State Pension.
When I was in receipt, I seem to remember it was based on elegibility because of my low income. At the time I was receiving both ESA and PIP.
When I have phoned up in the past to apply I seem to remember being asked if was receiving any means tested benefits.
I hope this helps,
Regards,
Phrank.
I had received the Warm Home Discount for several years up to the present time as I understand the rules have now changed regarding elegibility thus counting me out - PIP now being the only benefit I receive apart from State Pension.
When I was in receipt, I seem to remember it was based on elegibility because of my low income. At the time I was receiving both ESA and PIP.
When I have phoned up in the past to apply I seem to remember being asked if was receiving any means tested benefits.
I hope this helps,
Regards,
Phrank.
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2 years 2 months ago #275114 by BIS
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Hi Notyniki
GPC stands for Guarantee Pension Credit
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GPC stands for Guarantee Pension Credit
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