More than eight million households across Great Britain are expected to have received a £301 lump sum payment by May 17 as part of the £900 means-tested cost of living financial support from the UK Government. Payments have been made directly to eligible claimants in receipt of qualifying benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) since April 25.
While the focus has been on the means-tested payment windows, eligibility and qualifying periods for the various benefits including Universal Credit, Tax Credits and Pension Credit, it’s worth remembering that around six million people are set to receive a one-off payment for £150 this summer. The money will be made automatically to people in receipt of nine disability benefits including Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Adult Disability Payment (ADP) and Attendance Allowance.
This guidance on GOV.UK will be updated with the qualifying date for the £150 payment when it has been announced.
