The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will begin to roll out its first Cost of Living Payment of the year tomorrow.
The payment, worth £301, will help vulnerable households cope with the worsening cost of living crisis sweeping across the country. While many people receiving eligible benefits will be eagerly awaiting for the payments tomorrow, there will be some missing out.
This is because only certain means-tested benefits are eligible for the payment, meaning that you could miss out depending on which benefit you claim. According to the DWP, you may be entitled to three payments of £301, £300, and £299 if you receive any of the following benefits or tax credits:
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- income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
- income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
- Universal Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Working Tax Credit
Claimants must also have received a payment from one of the qualifying benefits during the qualifying period - between January 26, 2023 and February 25, 2023. Furthermore, you will not be considered eligible if your benefit is reduced to £0 during the qualifying period - this is known as a 'nil reward' and can happen for a variety of reasons.
However, the DWP has clarified that if you receive a nil reward because money has been taken off you for something like rent or debt, you may still be considered eligible. The government department has also clarified that you will not be considered eligible if you only claim New Style Employment and Support Allowance, contributory Employment and Support Allowance, or New Style Jobseeker's Allowance.
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