More than 7.2 million cost of living payments for £326 landed in bank accounts across the country between July 14 and 31. However, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) announced last month that some payments may be delayed and has now updated guidance on GOV.UK for claimants who think they might be missing a payment.
The money is part of the £650 means-tested cost of living payment which is being given to those on Universal Credit, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support or Pension Credit. Tax Credits claimants will also receive the financial support, but this will not be delivered by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) until the Autumn.
DWP has added a new online form for people who think they should have received the £326 payment, but have not yet done so. Before reporting a missing payment, DWP urges claimants to check their bank, building society or credit union account, or Payment Exception Service voucher receipt.
