As DWP cost of living payments have been set to pay people across the summer, this September sees the Government have also been processing payments to support those in need during the cost of living crisis. The first cost of living payment was already sent out to low income families between 14 and 31 July- as the £650 comes in two separate payments.
As reported by Nottinghamshire Live , just over seven million people received £326 in July- although some may have to wait longer if they were involved in a benefits appeal and won entitlement to an eligible benefit later on. Meanwhile for those on tax credits, a benefit with a sum of £326 administered by HMRC, had to wait slightly longer as the payment was processed between September 2 and 7.
To double check which payments will be next, Birmingham Live ’s David Bentley outlined the key dates to watch out for and know how much is being sent into accounts.
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£150 disability cost of living payment
September 20
Six million people on health and disability benefits are to get a one-off payment of £150. The qualifying benefits are:
Attendance Allowance
Constant Attendance Allowance
Disability Living Allowance for adults
Disability Living Allowance for children
Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Adult Disability Payment (in Scotland)
Child Disability Payment (in Scotland)
Armed Forces Independence Payment
War Pension Mobility Supplement
The DWP says the money will go into accounts automatically from Tuesday, September 20, with "the vast majority of those eligible expected to receive their one-off payment by the beginning of October."
£150 council tax rebate deadline
September 18 and September 30
Millions of people living in properties in bands A to D have already received £150 through the council tax database since this scheme started back in April. Those with direct debits set up with their billing authority had the money deposited in the bank accounts where they normally pay their council tax from.
Others have had to register online to get £150 coupons sent out that can be redeemed at the post office. In many cases, the closing date for registering was August 31. Those who didn't apply before that date may still be sent coupons or the money could instead be taken off their council tax bill.
Local authorities have been instructed by the Government to deal with all council tax rebate payments by September 30. So if you've not heard anything by then, the amount is likely to appear as a reduction on your council tax bill.
£324 means-tested benefits cost of living payment
Last possible qualifying date will be October 31
Low-income families on five means-tested benefits - Universal Credit, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and Income Support and Pension Credit - had the £326 first instalment of the £650 cost of living payment during July, in most cases.
An exact date when the second instalment of £324 will start to arrive has not yet been confirmed. DWP guidance originally said that the "second payment will be no later than 31.10.22 to be specified by the Secretary of State in regulations". But this has since been updated to say: "The qualifying day for the second payment will be no later than 31.10.22, to be specified by the Secretary of State in regulations."
So this now means that the qualifying date will be before the end of October, not that the payment would be received by that time.
£400 energy rebate
From October
Under the Energy Bills Support Scheme, suppliers are giving households £400 in several instalments. The discount will be applied to your monthly household electricity bill for six months starting in October 2022. You’ll get:
£66 in October and November
£67 in December, January, February and Marc
You’ll get the discount monthly, even if you pay for your energy quarterly or use a payment card. Traditional prepayment meter users will get equivalent vouchers that you will need to redeem.
If you have not received your first instalment by the end of October 2022, you need to contact your supplier.
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