PIP and Universal Credit. I'm confused about my entitlement to the Cost of Living Payments

Violet86

Good morning,

I receive Universal Credit and PIP every month. I believe that people on Universal Credit will receive a Cost of Living Payment of £650 over the next couple of months. As I understand it, people on PIP will receive a cost of living payment of £150 this September. I am feeling confused whether I am entitled to£650 or £150, or £800. Could you kindly help me with this or point me in the right direction. Thank you.

poppy123456

The £650 will be paid in 2 separate payments. The first £326 will be paid anytime up to 31st July. To be entitled to this you must have been entitled to a payment of UC for an assessment period that ended between 26th April - 25th May.

The criteria for the 2nd payment in Autumn hasn't yet been announced.

You will receive the £150 in September because of your PIP. Full details here. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment

Violet86

Thank you so much Poppy. Just to clarify, that I will definitely receive £324 this month because I am on Universal Credit, and also £150 in September because of my PIP. Am I understanding this correctly? Thank you.

poppy123456

Yes, you will receive the £326 this month if the criteria applied to you that i mentioned above. £150 in September.

Violet86

Thank you for your advice Poppy! Very kind of you.

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Violet86

Thank you. So kind of you x

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Violet86

I am ok thank you. Hope you are too? Warmest wishes Daniela

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Thank you very much x

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