New cost of living payment eligibility designed by DWP to reduce chances of people missing out on money
The Department for Work and Pensions recently announced the payment schedule for the next wave of cost of living support worth up to £1,350 for those on a low-income, claiming disability benefits and pensioner households. The next round of support is worth £26 billion and expected to help millions of families across the country through the ongoing economic crisis.
DWP Minister Mims Davies MP, said the three payment periods over 2023 and 2024 “reduces the chance of someone missing out altogether as those who do not qualify for one of the payments due to their changing circumstances, may qualify for another one of the payments”. Ms Whittome asked DWP if there were “plans to extend the eligibility criteria for the cost of living payment to include people who are self-employed on low incomes and receive a nil Universal Credit award”.
“The Minimum Income Floor encourages self-employed UC claimants to progress in work and increase their earnings through developing their business.
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