The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have issued an update on when claimants should receive their second cost of living payment.
The DWP confirmed more than eight million low income households across the UK will receive £650 in financial aid to help with mounting costs as the price of energy, food and petrol skyrocket. The payment will be split into two instalments as eligible claimants should have received £326 between July 14 and July 31 with a further £324 due to land in bank accounts in the autumn.
The DWP has now issued an update on when people should expect their second payment. DWP guidance states: "Second payment will be no later than October 31, 2022 to be specified by the Secretary of State in regulations." - as The Daily Record reports.
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No qualifying period for the second payment has been released yet, so it’s unclear if the dates have passed or if they are still to come. The latest guidance also highlights that DWP is using a computer program to identify eligible claimants for the cost of living payments.
It states: “There is no claims process for persons to follow to claim the additional payments. The payments will be paid into the bank account where claimants normally receive benefits or by the claimant’s preferred alternative arrangements where applicable.”
Below is a quick guide to help you check if you are due one or more of the payments to help with the rising cost of living.
Am I eligible for a cost of living support payment?
You could get up to three different types of payment depending on your circumstances on a certain date or during a particular period:
- £650 Cost of Living Payment - if you get a qualifying low income/means-tested benefit or Tax Credits - paid in two instalments of £326 and £324
- £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment - if you get a qualifying disability benefit
- £300 Pensioner Cost of Living Payment - if you’re entitled to a Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2022 to 2023
Qualifying low income benefits and Tax Credits
You may be eligible for 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
If you have a joint claim with a partner, you will get one payment of £326 and one payment of £324 for your joint claim - if you are eligible.
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