Some struggling families will be eligible for a one-off cost of living payment of £900. The cash will be sent to people on means-tested benefits over this year and next as families continue to struggle with household bills amid high inflation and rising prices.
Those who qualify for the payment, such as people claiming Universal Credit, should have already received their first installment worth £301 - with two more payments of £300 and £299 coming up, reports MEN.
There is no need to apply for the payments as they are automatically paid to eligible people in the same way that their benefits are paid. To be eligible for the £900, you must be in receipt of one of the following benefits during the qualifying period: income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Income Support, Pension Credit or Universal Credit.
