The date for the second low income cost of living payment in Northern Ireland has been released.
The first low income cost of living payment of £326 was paid to most eligible people on low income benefits from July 20 to 30, 2022.
The second payment of £324 will be made from November, 8 to November, 23 2022, if you’re entitled.
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NI direct added: "This cost of living support payment will appear in your account or on your Payment Exception Service voucher as ‘DWP Cost of Living’.
"Your payments might come later, for example if you are awarded a qualifying benefit at a later date, or you change the account your benefit is paid into. You will still be paid the cost of living payment automatically."
Report a missing cost of living payment
If you think you should have had the £326 low income payment, but you cannot see it in your bank, building society or credit union account, you can report a missing cost of living payment to the office that pays your benefit.
Who is eligible for the low income cost of living payment?
To be eligible you will need to have been entitled to (or later become entitled to) one of the following benefits
- Universal Credit
- Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
You may get the low income cost of living payment of £650, paid in two instalments of £326 and £324, if you have an award for either of the following:
- Child Tax Credit
- Working Tax Credit
Your payment might come later, for example if you are awarded qualifying tax credits at a later date or you change the account your tax credits are paid into. You will still be paid the payment automatically.
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