Wealthier pensioners will be made aware of an option to decline Scotland's winter fuel payments – or donate them to charity, according to a Scottish government minister.
Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said the universal approach of the devolved Scottish scheme was important, but she said the "difference" made by opting out would also be highlighted.
The current plan is for all pensioner households to receive at least £100 regardless of income, while those on pension credit will receive up to £305 depending on age.
The UK government's Scottish Secretary Ian Murray said "limited public funding" should not be spent on "millionaire pensioners".
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a major policy U-turn on winter fuel payments to pensioners Monday – months after it was cut as part of the UK government's autumn budget.
Under the new scheme, every household with a person over the state pension age in England and Wales and an income of up to £35,000 will receive £200 for those aged up to 80 and £300 for those aged over 80.
For those with an income of more than £35,000, the money will be recouped through the tax system.
