The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has initiated a major mail-out, with thousands of letters landing on doormats across the UK this week. These crucial documents confirm a household's eligibility for the upcoming £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment.
This targeted financial support is designed to alleviate the burden of soaring energy bills and general living costs for the nation's most vulnerable. The payment will be made automatically to those who meet the criteria, with no need to apply.
Who is Eligible for the £150 Payment?
To qualify for the payment, you must have been receiving one of the following qualifying benefits on a specific date, which the DWP has confirmed as April 1, 2024.
- Disability Living Allowance
- Personal Independence Payment
- Attendance Allowance
- Scottish Disability Benefits (Adult Disability Payment and Child Disability Payment)
- Armed Forces Independence Payment
- Constant Attendance Allowance
- War Pension Mobility Supplement
When Will the £150 Payment Be Made?
The DWP has announced that the vast majority of eligible individuals will receive their £150 payment between June 20, 2024, and July 4, 2024. The money will be paid automatically into the same bank account where you normally receive your benefits.
It's important to note that the payment reference will include your National Insurance number followed by 'DWP COL'. This is a key identifier to help you distinguish it from other transactions.
What to Do If You Think You're Eligible But Don't Get a Letter
If you believe you should qualify but have not received a confirmation letter by mid-June, do not panic. The mail-out is happening in stages. You should still receive the payment automatically if you were on a qualifying benefit on the eligibility date.
However, if the payment window has passed and you have not received your £150, you should contact the benefit office that handles your specific disability benefit to enquire. Be prepared to provide your National Insurance number.
This payment is part of a wider package of government support totalling £104 billion to help the British public with the cost of living between 2022 and 2025.
