Payments began this week.
With the news that inflation is remaining stubbornly high and the Bank of England’s increase of interest rates soon to hit many people’s mortgage repayments, many households will still be looking to government support to help with the cost of living.
This week, 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 England’s 2% target is our priority.
‘The £150 we’re 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 hasn’t arrived?
Here is what you need to know.
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.
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.
Remember, you must have your National Insurance (NI) number to hand when you call.
You may be entitled to a Disability Cost of Living Payment of £150 if you’re getting any of the following benefits:
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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