Millions of households will receive a heating discount: who is eligible.

Start of heating discount payments

According to The Sun: Millions of households this month will receive an annual heating discount of £150. The eligibility criteria for the program remain virtually unchanged from last year. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) began sending out eligibility letters on October 20.

Additional information

The DWP will open a hotline for questions about the heating discount on Monday, the 27th.

The heating discount is an important support program for many households, especially in the context of rising utility prices. Payments will help families reduce their financial burden during the cold months. The opening of the hotline will allow interested parties to receive quick advice regarding participation in the program and the process of obtaining the discount.