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DWP Cost of living payments - did you miss out?
MarkMids
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Hi!
I'm trying to get an idea of how many people, like myself, have missed out on qualifying for the extra £650 cost of living payments only because they happened to claim after 25 May which was the cut-off point for being eligible? Does anyone think that seems rather unfair?
Is this something that @Scope could help raise an issue with the DWP?
I'm trying to get an idea of how many people, like myself, have missed out on qualifying for the extra £650 cost of living payments only because they happened to claim after 25 May which was the cut-off point for being eligible? Does anyone think that seems rather unfair?
Is this something that @Scope could help raise an issue with the DWP?
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They have to give a cut off date because if they didn't then more people would claim just to be entitled to the payment. Unfortunately, they can't please everyone. You maybe entitled to the next payment of £324 but you'll need to wait until the announce the criteria.Where you claiming any other benefits before you claimed UC?I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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I'm on uc and had a nil payment in may As I was receiving my last 3 months pay from work and due to being dismissed on health grounds so don't think I will be receiving it. As I had to pay everything full rent, council tax ect with my last 3 months pay and not like I was rolling in it abit gutted really as it would of helped.
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jayuk said:I'm on uc and had a nil payment in may As I was receiving my last 3 months pay from work and due to being dismissed on health grounds so don't think I will be receiving it. As I had to pay everything full rent, council tax ect with my last 3 months pay and not like I was rolling in it abit gutted really as it would of helped.
Unfortunately because of the nil payment due to earnings you are correct, you won't receive the first payment. Hopefully you'll receive the 2nd payment of £324 due in the Autumn but they haven't yet announced the crtieria for that.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
My sister missed out too because it's the month of the year she receives 2 lots of wages which meant nil UCpoppy123456 said:They have to give a cut off date because if they didn't then more people would claim just to be entitled to the payment. Unfortunately, they can't please everyone. You maybe entitled to the next payment of £324 but you'll need to wait until the announce the criteria.Where you claiming any other benefits before you claimed UC?
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I never said it was a bad thing but I probably did word it badly though. What i meant was, they have to have a cut off date because if they didn't then everyone that claimed UC, regardless of what date would mean they wouldn't be entitled to it.There will always be some that miss out on the help given and that includes help during the pandemic.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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MarkMids said:Hi!
I'm trying to get an idea of how many people, like myself, have missed out on qualifying for the extra £650 cost of living payments only because they happened to claim after 25 May which was the cut-off point for being eligible? Does anyone think that seems rather unfair?
Is this something that @Scope could help raise an issue with the DWP? -
I am glad I missed out.Never allow DWP assertions to define you. They never have evidence of your true circumstances.
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AndrewHall said:I am glad I missed out.
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AndrewHall said:I am glad I missed out.
On the other hand life is hard for us with very little if any spare money each month to pay for lunch each day. But we can hold our heads up as all of our bills are paid including the Council Tax. -
racyguy said:AndrewHall said:I am glad I missed out.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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poppy123456 said:racyguy said:AndrewHall said:I am glad I missed out.
The rest will be most welcomed as I have no idea how I am supposed to pay the fuel increases from October. -
racyguy said:... I have no idea how I am supposed to pay the fuel increases from October.Information I post is for England unless otherwise stated. Rules may be different in other parts of UK.
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calcotti said:racyguy said:... I have no idea how I am supposed to pay the fuel increases from October.
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I'm a litte confused with the COL payments..I'm not sure if i qualify!
I receive ESA & PIP.
I also receive an occupational pension from my last employer..Is this taken into consideration/Means tested by the DWP?
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James_66 said:I'm a litte confused with the COL payments..I'm not sure if i qualify!
I receive ESA & PIP.
I also receive an occupational pension from my last employer..Is this taken into consideration/Means tested by the DWP?
Any help/Advice on this matter would be very helpful!.If part of your ESA is Income Related then you will receive the first payment of £326. If it's New style ESA then you won't be entitled to the payment. Your Pension has nothing to do with the CoL payment.You will receive £150 in September because of your PIP.I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
poppy123456 said:James_66 said:I'm a litte confused with the COL payments..I'm not sure if i qualify!
I receive ESA & PIP.
I also receive an occupational pension from my last employer..Is this taken into consideration/Means tested by the DWP?
Any help/Advice on this matter would be very helpful!.If part of your ESA is Income Related then you will receive the first payment of £326. If it's New style ESA then you won't be entitled to the payment. Your Pension has nothing to do with the CoL payment.You will receive £150 in September because of your PIP. -
If you're in the Support Group and you receieve £117.60 per week then your ESA is Contributions based and you won't be entitled to the payment. If it's more than this then at least part of it is Income Related and you'll be entitled to the first payment of £326.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
I get £235.20 a fortnight ESA.. Looks like i wont receive it then unfortunately . But thank you for your help
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James_66 said:I get £235.20 a fortnight ESA.. Looks like i wont receive it then unfortunately . But thank you for your help
No worries. You are correct and you're not entitled to it. It's very likely because your pension reduces any entitlement to Income Related ESA £1 for £1.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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