New £900 cost of living payment being made in two parts to help certain people on Universal Credit
07.12.2022 - 14:33
/ dailyrecord.co.uk
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said that it “recognises that some people will flow on and off benefits” which will make them ineligible for the new £900 means-tested cost of living payment due next year. This will mainly affect those in work claiming Universal Credit who are paid every four weeks.
While the qualifying dates have still to be determined for the next payment, DWP has confirmed that the £900 will be made in two instalments, similar to this year’s £650 payment, to “reduce the chance of someone missing out completely” on the additional financial support. This is because people in work claiming Universal Credit will need to receive a benefit payment for at least one penny during the qualifying period to be entitled to either part of the £900 payment.
The new details emerged in response to a query from Alba MP Neale Hanvey, who asked DwP if it would review the eligibility criteria for the cost of living payments” to ensure that Universal Credit recipients who are paid every four weeks are not penalised”.
In a written response earlier this week, DWP Minister, Mims Davies MP, said: “In determining eligibility for the 2022/23 Cost of Living Payments, the eligibility periods were chosen to reflect the nature of the qualifying benefits and have remained simple to ensure these payments can be made to those who qualify quickly and at scale to support millions of people on low incomes.
“We recognise that some people will flow on and off benefits, and our policy reflects that. The 2022/23 Cost of Living Payment is being made in two payments to reduce the chance of someone missing out completely.”
Ms Davies added: “Eligibility criteria for the 2023/24 Cost of Living Payments will be published in due
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