Will i get cost of living payment

Laza

Hi, just wondering if anyone can help please. 
I started claiming UC on the 11thMay. 
My first assessment period is 11th May - 12th june.. Would anyone know if i am  eligible for the payment please? 

poppy123456

Unfortunately, you won't qualify for the first payment of £326. This is because you must have been entitled to a payment of UC for an assessment period that ended between 26th April - 25th May and yours ended outside of that timescale. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment

Were you claiming any other means tested benefits before claiming UC?

Alex_Alumni

Hello there @Laza thanks for your query

To get the first Cost of Living Payment of £326, you must have been entitled to a payment (or later found to be entitled to a payment) of Universal Credit for an assessment period that ended in the period 26 April 2022 to 25 May 2022.

I'm afraid because your first assessment period ended after the 25th May, that you're not eligible for the payment. 

Let me know if that's making sense for you, or if you still have any questions, please do ask.

Laza

Thank you for your help 

Laza

poppy123456 said:

Unfortunately, you won't qualify for the first payment of £326. This is because you must have been entitled to a payment of UC for an assessment period that ended between 26th April - 25th May and yours ended outside of that timescale. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment

Were you claiming any other means tested benefits before claiming UC?

Hi yes i was claiming tax credits and working tax credits 

poppy123456

Laza said:

poppy123456 said:

Unfortunately, you won't qualify for the first payment of £326. This is because you must have been entitled to a payment of UC for an assessment period that ended between 26th April - 25th May and yours ended outside of that timescale. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment

Were you claiming any other means tested benefits before claiming UC?

Hi yes i was claiming tax credits and working tax credits 

For tax credits. To get the first Cost of Living Payment of £326, you must have received, or later receive, for any day in the period 26 April 2022 to 25 May 2022:

• a payment of tax credits
• an annual award of at least £26 of tax credits

First payment of £326 will be paid sometime in the Autumn but no dates have been announced yet.

Laza

Thanks so much for your help 

L_Volunteer

You are welcome @Laza. It is the very least you deserve. If we can do anything else to support you, please don't hesitate to let us know. We are all here for you