Winter Fuel Support Scheme
Who is eligible?
The scheme is open to households where one member is in receipt of working age means-tested welfare benefits (at any time between the 1 December 2021 and 31 January 2022):
- Income Support, or
- Income Based Job Seekers Allowance, or
- Income Related Employment & Support Allowance, or
- Universal Credit, or
- Working Tax Credits
The payment will be available to all eligible households regardless of whether they pay for their on-grid fuel on a pre-payment meter, by direct debit or by paying a bill quarterly.
An eligible household for this scheme is defined below:
| Single person | Couple |
|---|---|
| You apply to the scheme on or before 28 February 2022 | You or your partner apply to the scheme on or before 28 February 2022 |
| You are responsible for paying the on-grid fuel bills at your property | You, your partner, or both of you are responsible for paying the on-grid fuel bills at your property |
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You are in receipt of a qualifying working age means-tested welfare benefit at any time between 1 December 2021 and 31 January 2022
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You, your partner, or both of you are in receipt of a qualifying working age means-tested welfare benefit at any time between 1 December 2021 and 31 January 2022
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| You have not received a payment under the scheme before | You or your partner have not received a payment under the scheme before |