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DWP benefit changes and cost of living dates to remember in May
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The first of three cost of living packages for those on certain benefits will soon be on the horizon. 💷

will be eligible for the £301 if they are entitled to a payment for an assessment period ending January 26 to February 25.You are eligible if entitled to a payment of income-based JSA, income-related ESA, Income Support or Pension Credit for any day from January 26 to February 25.

Also, you will receive the cash if you are entitled to one of these benefits for any day during this period but do not receive a benefit payment because your entitlement is between 1p and 9p.You are eligible if you received a payment of tax credits for any day from January 26 to February 25 or if you discovered you are entitled to cash during this period.can complete a check to see if they can access the £301 later.

In most cases, pensioners must have claimed the qualifying benefits between January 26 and February 25. But pensioners can complete a later claim for Pension Credit before May 19, so if you miss the claims deadline, you can apply afterwards and may be entitled to receive the two other cost of living amounts, the UK Government has said.

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