As winter is coming, many families have to face the issue of rising heating costs mainly those who have disabled children and young people. To overcome this situation, Social Security Scotland announced the Child Winter Heating Payment. By this year, the payment will be increased by £251.50 and provide additional benefits to the families as the bills will get increased into the winter. There is an increase of £15.80 from last year’s.
This payment is mainly made to help families who have disabled children or young people less than the age of 19 years. The families who already get the various disability benefits are not required to reapply as they will get the payment automatically.
In the last year, 29000 families have benefited from this. In this year, it is expected the number of families is similar. In the last year the payment will get into November, but this year, they make sure that the payment will get into the month of October.
Eligibility Criteria to Get Extra £251
The children must be the age of 19 years old and must be residents of Scotland. The families who will get the below benefits are not required to apply for the payment separately. The benefits are:
- The greatest percentage of the Child Disability Payment’s care component
- The Personal Independence Payment’s increased daily living component (PIP)
- The highest percentage of Disability Living Allowance for Children’s care component
- The increased rate for Adult Disability Payment’s daily living component (ADP)
The individual must have to fulfill the qualifying week which is from September 16 to September 22 to get these benefits.
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When Will the Payments Arrive?
As per the reports, the payments started in October. The exact dates are not been published but the Social Security Scotland make sure that the payment will be started soon. In case, if the families do not receive the payment by November mid then they can contact the agency.
Additional Eligibility Considerations
In some unique cases, the persons who are not living in Scotland from September 16-22, 2024 get the benefits and payment. These benefits will get to some of the persons who:
- Live in the European Economic Area (EEA) countries or Switzerland.
- Hold the link with Scotland.
- This ensures that as long as the candidates fulfill the requirements, the families who are moved temporarily can use this program.
Key Points to Remember
- Per Child, Not Per Household: The department will make the payment of £251.50 as per the child according to the Household. If there is more than one child in the family, each child will get the payment.
- Backdated Payments: The family who gets the backdated award for the benefits will also receive the heating payment.
- Same Bank Account: The payment will directly get transferred into the same bank account for the smooth experience.
- Automatic Process: In many cases, there is no need for a separate application, as the payment will be directly administered. In some cases, the applicants have to apply.
- Non-Dependent on Income or Savings: The main aim of the Child Winter Heating Payment is to give vulnerable children and families unconditional support, regardless whatever their income.
Steps to Take if Payment is Not Receive
By December 2024, if you can’t get the Child Winter Heating Payment, then you are suggested to contact Social Security Scotland directly by phone number, 0800 182 2222. The department will give you all the details about the payment status and tell you the issues