The other set of people who are missing out on the Warm Homes Discount are people who are eligible for the guaranteed element of pension credit, but haven't applied for the benefit.There are two parts to the benefit and pensioners can be eligible for one or both parts:
The guarantee element tops up your weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level of £167.25 a week if you're single and £255.25 a week for married couples. Peter Earl, head of energy at Comparethemarket.com, said: “The Warm Homes Discount is a lifeline for those elderly people who will struggle to afford to heat their homes this winter.
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