Warm Home Discount. B Gas what income is ignored?

mad_spaniel

I'm with British Gas and would have to apply for any discount under the sick/disabled low income group (less than £16190 per year. Does anyone know if DLA and Industrial Inj)uries count as income for this scheme- they are both non taxable benefits and for means tested benefits the DLA doesn't count. Been told conflicting things. TIA for any advice.

d123

mad_spaniel wrote: »

I'm with British Gas and would have to apply for any discount under the sick/disabled low income group (less than £16190 per year. Does anyone know if DLA and Industrial Inj)uries count as income for this scheme- they are both non taxable benefits and for means tested benefits the DLA doesn't count. Been told conflicting things. TIA for any advice.

Subject to eligibility. Household income includes War Disablement Pension, Disablement Pension Allowance and Working Tax Credit.

Household income excludes Council Tax Benefit, Housing Benefit, Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance or PIP, Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit; and is before tax and National Insurance are deducted (gross income).

https://www.britishgas.co.uk/energy/energy-saving/warm-home-discount.html#caveats


Looks like yes to Industrial Injury and no to DLA.

mad_spaniel

Thanks v much