The winter energy payment starts when the rules in section 74 say it should. This means the government has set a specific time for when you can begin to receive this payment to help with your energy costs during the colder months.
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318: No consent unless benefit not granted earlier because of error, or
"You can get a benefit from an earlier date if MSD made a mistake that stopped you from applying"
320: Effect of no longer being subject to work-test or young person obligations, or
"What happens to your benefit if you don't have to look for work anymore"
The winter energy payment commences in accordance with section 74.
