Understanding Universal Credit Entitlements and Energy Standing Charges
Studying full-time while in education may make you eligible for Universal Credit if certain criteria are met, such as being under 21, having child responsibilities, or being disabled. Additionally, explore discounts available for Universal Credit recipients, including travel and energy bill savings. Learn about energy standing charges and how they impact your utility bills, irrespective of your energy usage. Stay informed to maximize available benefits and manage household expenses effectively.
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Universal Credit Entitlements whilst in Education Studying full-time You may be able to get Universal Credit if you re studying full-time and any of the following apply: you re aged 21 or under, in full-time non-advanced education and do not have parental support you re responsible for a child you live with your partner and they re eligible for Universal Credit you ve reached the qualifying age for Pension Credit and live with a partner who is under that age you re disabled, were assessed as having limited capability for work before starting your course and are getting: Personal Independence Payment Disability Living Allowance Child Disability Payment in Scotland Attendance Allowance Armed Forces Independence Payment
Discounts and offers - Help for Households 50% off travel if you re on Universal Credit You may be eligible for a Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card if you re on Universal Credit - National Rail Enquiries - Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Card 400 off energy bills for households in Great Britain from this October. This automatic, non- repayable discount will be applied in six instalments between October 2022 and March 2023 to help households through winter. There is no need to apply for the scheme and you will not be asked for your bank details. Help for Help for Households Households
Energy Standing Energy Standing Charges Charges Guide To Energy Standing Charges | Comparethemarket What s a standing charge? A standing charge is a fixed daily amount you have to pay for energy, no matter how much you use. It even applies to properties that are empty for part of the year a holiday home, for example. It s added to most gas and electricity bills. Standing-charge costs include: Using and maintaining the energy networks, wires and pipes that carry gas and electricity across the country to your home Keeping your home connected to the energy network Carrying out meter readings Payments towards government initiatives that help vulnerable households and reduce CO2 emissions.
Standing Charge Costs If you have a dual fuel energy bill, you ll pay both a gas standing charge and an electricity standing charge. These are listed on your energy bill at a daily rate. Standing charge annual cost Bill Price per day East Midlands Gas & Electric 258.12 0.71 Electricity 167.90 0.46p Water (metered) 18.81 0.05p Water charges for year Sewerage charges for year* Number of bedrooms IT IS IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER - You will pay standing charges prior to any additional charges you occur from using electricity, water and gas in your household Single occupier 114.37 164.87 1 bedroom 145.36 200.44
Standing Charge Queries Do I pay a standing charge with a prepayment meter? prepayment energy tariffs Yes, standing charges are also included with prepayment energy prepayment energy tariffs tariffs where you pay for your energy in advance by topping up your meter with credit. These charges must still be paid even if you don t have any credit on your meter. So, when you next top up, you ll have to pay back all the standing charges you owe. This is something you need to watch out for if you don t use any gas in summer when the heating is off. From 1 October 2022: The default Energy Price Guarantee on a dual fuel bill is 2,500 a year. The average daily standing charge cap is 46p for electricity and 28p for gas, for customers on default tariffs with typical usage paying by direct debit.
Entitledto's free calculator works out whether you qualify for various benefits, tax credits and Universal Credit. Entitledto's data also powers benefit checkers from MoneySavingExpert.com and charity StepChange. Use Policy in Practice's calculator to not only find out which benefits you could receive but also to find out how much cash you'll have leftover each month after paying for housing costs. Usefully, it also includes links to claim for benefits. Charity Turn2Us' benefits calculator works out what means- tested benefits you might be entitled to, as well as whether you qualify for carers allowance. Turn2Us also has a tool that can help you check out grants available near you on its website. PIP payment calculator (benefitsandwork.co.uk) Useful Useful Resources Resources
