I havent received my 150 disability payment yet what do I do?
DWP disability cost of living payments have started to be made (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
With the news that inflation is remaining stubbornly high and the Bank of Englands increase of interest rates soon to hit many peoples mortgage repayments, many households will still be looking to government support to help with the cost of living.
For those eligible, a helping hand is rolling out as the 150 disability cost of living payment has begun to be distributed to eligible people.
Jeremy Hunt MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, has said: The additional costs faced by disabled people mean inflation is particularly challenging, which is why halving it this year and getting back to the Bank of Englands 2% target is our priority.
The 150 were sending disabled people over the next two weeks is part of a major cost-of-living support package worth just under 100 billion, providing some peace of mind to the most vulnerable in society.
However, when should you be concerned if your payment hasnt arrived?
Here is what you need to know.
When can I report a missing 150 disability cost of living payment?
If you havent yet received your payment there is no need to worry as there is still time for it to arrive as part of the roll-out schedule.
There is still time for your payment to arrive (Picture: Getty Images)
Payments are currently scheduled to take place over a two-week period between June 20 and July 4, 2023.
If you do not receive your payment during this window, then you should contact the DWP from July 5 onwards, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
This targeted support is going directly into the pockets of those who need it most Work and Pensions Secretary @MelJStride From today, eligible disabled people will start to receive their 150 Disability #CostOfLivingPayment as an automatic payment #HelpForHouseholds pic.twitter.com/8jxMuQDXkJ Department for Work and Pensions (@DWPgovuk) June 20, 2023
How to report a missing cost of living payment?
The easiest way to report a missing cost of living payment is via the helpline for the relevant benefit that made you eligible for the payment.
You can find these via the gov.uk website.
You can report a missing payment over the phone or online (Picture: Getty Images)
Remember, you must have your National Insurance (NI) number to hand when you call.
Who is eligible for a 150 disability cost of living payment?
You may be entitled to a Disability Cost of Living Payment of 150 if youre getting any of the following benefits:
Disability Cost of Living Payment elligibility
Attendance Allowance
Constant Attendance Allowance
Disability Living Allowance for adults
Disability Living Allowance for Children
Personal Independence Payment
Adult Disability Payment (in Scotland)
Child Disability Payment (in Scotland)
Armed Forces Independence Payment
War Pension Mobility Supplement
If you are eligible, your payment should be made automatically, with no need to apply.
Find out more information on eligibility on the gov.uk Cost of Living payment page.
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