Millions of people will benefit
The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed more than 8 million families in the UK on means-tested benefits will automatically get £301 this Spring. It has also been announced more than 6.5 million people on disability benefits will receive a £150 payment this summer.
New DWP guidance on GOV.UK states that exact payment windows and qualifying periods for eligibility will be announced soon, but are designed to ensure a consistent support offer throughout the year. The delay in confirming qualifying periods until the dates have passed also helps to reduce the risk of fraud from online crooks keen to exploit those waiting on the support.
Eligible individuals do not need to apply for payments, as they are made automatically and those eligible for cost of living payments through Tax Credits, and no other means-tested benefits, will be paid by HMRC shortly after DWP payments are made. Below is a guide to qualifying benefits for each of the cost of living payments.
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