Around six million disabled people will get a £150 cost of living payment starting from today.
The money is being issued to those who claim benefits such as Personal Independence Payments (PIP) to help with the rising cost of living.
It was confirmed by the Government to help with the rising cost of bills, and comes alongside other one-off payments.
The £150 is being sent out from September 20 - with eligible households expected to receive the cash by the beginning of October.
The cost of living payment doesn’t need to be paid back and should be issued automatically to the bank account where you receive your benefits.
We explain who is eligible below.
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£150 disability cost of living payment - qualifying benefits
You might be eligible for the £150 disability cost of living payment if you claim one of the following benefits:
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 one of these benefits - or later received a payment - on May 25, 2022 to get the £150 cost of living cash.
What other cost of living support has been announced?
Those who claim certain means-tested benefits have already started to receive the first half of a £650 cost of living payment.
The first half, worth £326, has been dished out to families who claim:
Child Tax Credit
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Income Support
Pension Credit
Universal Credit
Working Tax Credit
The second half of the payment, worth £324, is due to be sent out in the autumn for most families, or in the winter if you claim Tax Credits only.
There is also a £300 cost of living payment for pensioners who are in receipt of Winter Fuel Payments.
Every household will also receive £400 off their energy bills - provided they are in charge of paying this utility - spread out over six months from October.
This money is applied to your energy bills and doesn’t need to be paid.
The Household Support Fund has also been extended again by another £500million.
You need to speak to your council to see what help it offers and if you’re eligible for support.
Some of the support given out includes cash grants, supermarket vouchers and help toward paying energy bills.
