The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will start to make the first of two payments which make up the £650 means-tested Cost of Living Payment financial support package from this week. Most eligible claimants who are in receipt of certain benefits will be paid £326 between July 14 and 31.
As the pay date draws nearer, DWP has updated its online ‘Cost of Living guidance with more details on the means-tested benefits qualifying conditions and made “other amendments to improve clarity” for the upcoming payment. This relates to Universal Credit, Income-based JSA, income-based ESA, Income Support, Pension Credit, Working Tax Credits and Child Tax Credits.
If you are eligible, you will be paid automatically in the same way you usually get your benefit or Tax Credits - you do not need to apply for any of the Cost of Living payments.
