As millions of benefit claimants get ready to receive some extra cash from the government, there will unfortunately be some who won't qualify.
Over the next year, roughly eight million people across the country will receive up to £900 in cost of living payments. The first payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) worth £301 will be rolled out between April 25 and May 17.
Meanwhile, additional payments of £299 and £300 will be rolled out later on this year and in early 2024. But, there will be some missing out on this cash boost due to the benefits they receive, the Mirror reports.
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According to the DWP, only those claiming specific means-tested benefits will be able to receive the cash. We've broken down all the benefits which will not allow you to get the cost of living payment next week...
Which benefits do not qualify for the £301 payment?
If you claim one of the following benefits, you will not be eligible for the cost of living payment:
- Attendance Allowance
- Carer's Allowance
- Child Benefit
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Contributory or New style Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
- Guardian's Allowance
- Contribution-based or New style Jobseeker's Allowance
- Maternity Allowance
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- State pension
Is there any additional help I can get?
Those who claim the following benefits may be able to receive £150 later this year through the disability cost of living payment:
- Attendance Allowance
- Constant Attendance Allowance
- Disability Living Allowance for adults
- Disability Living Allowance for children
- Personal Independence Payment
- Adult Disability Payment (in Scotland)
- Child Disability Payment (in Scotland)
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
- War Pension Mobility Supplement
You may also receive an extra £300 in pensioner cost of living payment this year if you are of state pension age and usually receive the Winter Fuel Payment.
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