The Department for Work and Pensions has now clarified when the second cost of living payment will hit bank accounts across the country to help families worried about the impact of rising prices.
People across the country who are receiving certain benefits or tax credits are eligible for a payment to help with the cost of living crisis, which will be automatically paid in the same way they would usually receive benefits or tax credits.
The first Low Income Cost of Living Payment, £326, was paid to most people in September, but there was some uncertainty about the date of the second payment after inaccurate reports that cash would be sent out from today, Saturday October 1, according to our sister site Leicestershire Live.
Now, the DWP has clarified when people can expect the second means-tested benefits to land in their bank accounts, stating that no date has been earmarked for when payments will drop. Bosses say they have not confirmed when payments will be made, but said they are keen to let people know when they are able.
A spokesman told our sister site: "We haven't confirmed when the second payment will be made yet. We’ll be keen to let people know clearly and widely when there is a date to announce."
You may get a payment of £650 paid in two lump sums of £326 and £324 if you get payments of any of the following:
- Universal Credit
- income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Working Tax Credit
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