Cost of living payment help

matt222
matt222 Community Member Posts: 10 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi im just posting on behalf of a friend of mine who wants to ask about the cost of living payment he signed on to universal credit on the 22nd of january but i think the first month is a assessment period which ended the 26th feb would he still be eligible for the payment as the gov site says this

“ You are eligible for the first Cost of Living Payment of £301 if you were 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 January 2023 to 25 February 2023.”

Sorry if its a stupid question just abit confused about this hes not sure if hes missed the date by a day or not? Thanks

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    If he started his claim on 22nd January that means his assessment periods will be 22nd to 21st of each month. 
    If he was entitled to a payment of UC for that period then he will be entitled to the payment because his assessment period ended within the timescale. 
  • matt222
    matt222 Community Member Posts: 10 Listener
    Sorry i was meant to say he started it feb 22nd not january so not sure he will get it now
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,375 Championing
    Then he doesn't qualify because his assessment period will have ended on 21st March, which is outside the qualifying criteria.

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