The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently confirmed that around six million people across the UK will receive a one-off £150 disability cost of living payment later this month. The extra financial support will be paid automatically from September 20, with the “vast majority” of those eligible expected to receive the cash by the beginning of October.
In a new update, DWP shed a bit more light on who is included in the ‘vast majority’ of claimants set to get the money before the energy price hike kicks in on October 1. It said: “Those who had confirmed payment of their disability benefit for 25 May are expected to be paid shortly after the payment window opens.
“For those awaiting confirmation of their disability benefits on 25 May, or who are waiting to be assessed for eligibility to receive disability benefits, the process may take longer but payments will still be automatic.”
