People expecting the first of two cost of living payments via the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) later this month are being warned that it could be delayed. A total of eight million low income households are receiving the Cost of Living Crisis payment.
It is being split into two, with £326 due to land in eligible people's accounts around July 14. However, in some cases this is likely to be delayed, the DWP said.
It said there “may be potential delays for a small minority of cases due to their unique characteristics”. A second payment of £324 is due later this year for a total of £650, reports BirminghamLive.
Anybody can get it if they are getting any of the following: Universal Credit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or Income-related Employment and Support Allowance. You can claim if you get Income Support or Pension Credit, or Working Tax Credits or Child Tax Credits.
The government said: "You may be able to get a payment to help with the cost of living if you’re getting certain benefits or tax credits. you do not need to apply. If you’re eligible, you’ll be paid automatically in the same way you usually get your benefit or tax credits.
"The payments will be made separately from your benefit or tax credits. These payments are not taxable and will not affect the benefits or tax credits you get."
