More than two-thirds of people eligible for the Disability Cost of Living payment have received their cash, according to figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
According to figures, a total of 4.8 million payment have been processed so far, with the government department spending roughly £700 million. It comes after the payment period ended its third day today, with payments starting on Tuesday, June 20.
Previously, the DWP estimated that around 6.5 million claimants will benefit from the scheme. If you haven't yet received the £150 one-off payment, there's no need to contact the DWP as a two-week timeline has been provided, with the majority of payments being expected to be made by July 4.
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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.”
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.”
