PIP and DLA claimants eligible for £750 one-off payments
DWP to issue payments to qualifying claimants starting next month
Eligible claimants to be notified by either letter or text message
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that it will be issuing one-off payments of £750 to eligible claimants of Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) from September 2023. The payments are intended to support disabled people and those with long-term health conditions amidst the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
The payments will be tax-free and will not affect claimants' benefit payments or entitlement to other benefits. The DWP estimates that around 6 million people will be eligible for the payment, which will be paid per person, not per household, regardless of whether they live alone or with others.
To be eligible, individuals must have been in receipt of either PIP or DLA, or both, as of May 25, 2023. Those receiving Attendance Allowance will not be eligible for the payment.
The DWP will notify eligible claimants by letter or text message, providing them with details on how to receive their payment. Payments are expected to be made from mid-September, and claimants are urged to be patient, as it may take several weeks for everyone to receive their money.
Who is eligible for the payment?
- Claimants must be in receipt of PIP or DLA as of May 25, 2023.
- Claimants must have a valid National Insurance number.
- Claimants must be resident in the UK.
How will the payment be made?
- The payment will be made directly into claimants' bank accounts.
- Claimants will be notified by letter or text message with details on how to receive their payment.
- Claimants should be aware that their bank may take a few days to process the payment.
What if I do not receive a letter or text message?
- Claimants who do not receive a letter or text message by the end of September should contact the DWP on 0800 121 4433.
- Claimants can also contact the DWP through its textphone service on 0800 121 4444.
Conclusion
The DWP's one-off payment of £750 is a welcome measure to help disabled people and those with long-term health conditions cope with the rising cost of living. The payment will provide much-needed financial support to those who need it most.
