New £900 cost of living payment being made in two parts to help certain people on Universal Credit
The Department for Work and Pensions 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.
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.
Backdated £650 cost of living payments Last week, Ms Davies also explained that people determined to have a Universal Credit nil award during the qualifying assessment period could be eligible for a 2022/23 cost of living payment retrospectively if a sanction is successfully appealed, or if they are awarded a Hardship payment in the qualifying period.
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