MILLIONS of people will be getting the first part of the £900 cost of living payment from April. It’s part of the government’s package of support that is designed to help with spirallin…
will be paid in the same way as your usual benefit payment, for example, into the same bank account where you get Universal Credit.As the government has to process a lot of payments, you could have to wait up to two weeks for the cash.
Payments are being staggered and the government has said it aims to get them to most people by May 17.Those eligible for the tax-free payment won't have to do anything as it will be made automatically.Income-related Employment and Support AllowanceIf you were receiving any of the above benefits between January 26 and February 25 this year you will receive the £301 payment.
If you were later found to be entitled to any of the above benefits between January 26 and February 25 you will be eligible for the payment too.after the DWP payments begin.The DWP said low-income pensioners not already receiving pension credit should check their eligibility for the benefit. Successful backdated pension credit claims made by May 19 will qualify for the £301 cost of living payment.Millions of people with disabilities and pensioners will receive cost of living payments worth up to £300 later this year and into 2024 too.
You will be eligible for the payment if you are entitled to a Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2023/24.Eligible households will be sent a letter in October or November telling them how much their total payment is.That means you will get £1,350 free cash from the government.The fund is a central pot of money from government that is shared between local councils inIt can come in the form of a voucher, or a direct cash payment into your bank account.
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