DWP clarifies people on certain benefits will not qualify for new cost of living payment worth £650

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Chancellor Rishi Sunak recently announced a £15 billion package of further financial support for millions of households across the UK finding it increasingly more difficult to make their incomes stretch to cover the rising cost of living.

The new measures, combined with the £22 billion previously announced by the UK Government in February, means vulnerable households across the country will get £1,200 of support this year along with a £400 non-repayable discount on their electricity bill - paid directly to suppliers and discounted from bills over six months.

However, in updated guidance from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), who will be delivering the majority of the payments, it clarifies which benefit claimants will not be eligible for a Cost of Living Payment.

Here is everything you need to know about the revised payment guidance.You may get a payment of £650 paid in two lump sums if you are getting any of the following:If you are eligible, you will get one payment from July 2022 and a second payment in autumn 2022.To qualify, you will need to have been entitled to one of these qualifying benefits on May 25, 2022 to get the first payment.However DWP added: “We will update this guidance when the [UK] Government has announced the date on which you need to have been entitled to one of these qualifying benefits to get the second payment.”The update also explained how if you have a joint claim with a partner and are eligible, you will receive one payment of £650 for both of you, paid in two lump sums from July 2022 and in autumn 2022.DWP also advised: “You will not get a payment if you’re eligible for a Cost of Living Payment from HMRC because you’re entitled to Tax Credits.”However, this simply means you will