The second Cost of Living payment began being made to those eligible in Northern Ireland this week.
Over eight million benefit claimants across the UK will receive £324 this month as part of Cost of Living support.
The vast majority of payments will be made by the DWP between November 8 and 23, with HMRC making payments between November 23 and 30.
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If you think you should have received a Cost of Living Payment but haven’t, you will be able to visit NI Direct to report.
A link to report a missing payment on the NI Direct website will go live on November 24.
Each missing payment report is looked at on a case-by-case basis.
If an individual is later found to be entitled to the payment during the qualifying period (26 August – 25 September 2022), they will automatically be paid the Cost of Living Payment.
Northern Ireland Secretary of State, Chris Heaton-Harris said: "The UK Government is committed to helping those most in need in Northern Ireland, with cost of living support reaching Northern Ireland families this month.
“The payment will help them through this challenging time as they face rising costs and shows the UK Government delivering for the most vulnerable in our society.”
Those eligible to receive the second cost of living payment from Tuesday, November 8, include people on Universal Credit, Income-based Jobseekers Allowance, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Income Support and Pension Credit.
To be eligible, claimants must have been claiming and entitled to a payment between August 26 and September 25, with the exception of pensioner households, who may be able to have a new Pension Credit claim backdated.
They have until December 18 to submit a valid claim for Pension Credit, which could entitle them to the £324 Cost of Living payment. Anyone can check their eligibility for Pension Credit using the online calculator or by calling the freephone claim line (0800 99 1234).
Even if you are not on a qualifying DWP benefit you may still be eligible for the £324 payment, as HMRC are also making payments to over a million people who receive Working Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit and no other eligible benefits.
These will be paid between November 23 and 30 and customers do not need to contact the government or apply for the payment at any stage.
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