THE exact date households could start getting free cash to help with their energy bills has been revealed. Cold Weather Payments is a type of support set up by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help with energy costs when temperatures drop. 1 You could get free cash for help with your energy bills Credit: Getty To be eligible for the cash boost you must be on state benefits such as Universal Credit or Income Support.
Temperatures also must hit zero degrees Celsius or below over 7 consecutive days for the sum to be paid out. You do not need to apply for the scheme as the money will be paid into anyone who qualifies account within 14 days. If you meet the requirements, you will receive £25 for each seven day period of incredibly cold weather.
Read more on money POWER PLAYS Millions could save £155 a year by switching gas and electricity suppliers NOW ALL CHANGE Virgin Money issues important update to customers over Nationwide takeover These payments will start on November 1 and will be available up until March 31. Who is eligible for a cold-weather payment? You will receive the payment if you meet the criteria and on any of the following benefits: Pension Credit Income Support Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Universal Credit Support for Mortgage Interest You may also have to meet one or more of these additional criteria: Most read in Money SLICE OF HEAVEN Glasgow pizza restaurant named one of best in.
