Millions of struggling households across Britain are about to receive a vital financial boost as the government's latest cost of living support package begins distribution. The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed the rollout schedule for payments worth hundreds of pounds to those most in need.
Who Exactly Qualifies for the £100 Payment?
The support targets individuals receiving specific disability benefits, providing crucial assistance during the ongoing financial pressures affecting families nationwide. To be eligible, claimants must have been receiving one of the following benefits on a specific qualifying date:
- Disability Living Allowance
- Personal Independence Payment
- Attendance Allowance
- Scottish Disability Benefits
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
- Constant Attendance Allowance
- War Pension Mobility Supplement
Payment Schedule: When Will Money Arrive?
The DWP has outlined a clear timetable for payments, offering certainty to those awaiting this essential support. The majority of eligible recipients can expect to see the £100 land in their accounts between June 20th and July 4th, 2024.
For those who receive their benefits through the older-style accounts that require processing through the HMRC system, payments will follow slightly later, arriving between July 9th and July 19th, 2024.
Automatic Payments: No Application Required
Eligible individuals won't need to lift a finger to receive this support. The payment will be made automatically to those who qualify, appearing in bank accounts with the distinctive reference 'DWP COL' followed by the individual's National Insurance number.
This forms part of a broader support package worth £900 for households on means-tested benefits, with the disability payment representing additional recognition of the extra costs faced by disabled people.
What About Other Cost of Living Support?
This disability payment complements other government support measures, including:
- £900 cost of living payment for means-tested benefit claimants
- £150-£300 winter fuel payment for pensioners
- Ongoing household support funds distributed by local councils
The government emphasises that this targeted support aims to help the most vulnerable households manage essential costs during continued economic challenges.
