People claiming certain disability benefits will receive a cash boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) from next week.
According to the government department, over 6.5 million people will benefit from an extra £150. It comes after the chancellor announced his plans to encourage people with disabilities on Universal Credit to work more with the scrapping of the Work Capability Assessment.
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride MP, said: “This payment helps protect those who need our support the most, providing a vital financial boost to six million disabled people. Our multi-billion-pound package of support reinforces our commitment to help UK households with the rising cost of living. It comes on top of record increases to benefits and the national living wage.”
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Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Disability Cost of Living Payment...
Who's eligible for the Disability Cost of Living Payment?
In order to be considered eligible, you must receive payments for one of the following:
- 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 must have received a payment of one of these qualifying benefits for April 1 of this year to get the payment.
It's important to note that payments will be made automatically so there is no need to apply if you believe you're eligible.
When will I receive the Disability Cost of Living Payment?
People can expect to begin receiving the payment from Tuesday, June 20. People who receive payments from an eligible disability benefit will automatically receive the money through a two-week period.
The final payments are expected to be made by July 4.
This year, some vulnerable households could receive as much as £1,350 in total from the government's full package of support payments.
Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Tom Pursglove MP, said: “We know the cost of living has gone up for disabled people, which is why we are taking action to reduce the financial pressures they face.
"This £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment is on top of up to £900 that most low-income benefit claimants will also receive, helping ensure the most vulnerable in our society are protected from rising costs during this challenging period.”
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