The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently confirmed that more than 14million means-tested cost of living payments were made last year, potentially coming to £650 per recipient. This was made up of 7.2million for the first payment worth £326 and 7.3million for the second, worth £324.
DWP estimates that by the end of November 2022, over 90 per cent of recipients of the second means-tested benefit cost of living payment of £324 will also have received the first payment of £326. Similarly, by the end of September, more than six million people claiming disability benefits had received a one-off payment for £150.
However, payments may have been delayed for some eligible claimants if there was an issue with the paying-in account or if a claim is still being processed, or is under review. People can no longer report a missing £326 or £324 payment online and should instead contact the office that deals with their benefit.
