DWP issues new £326 cost of living payment update for people who have not received any money

dailyrecord.co.uk:

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has updated online guidance for people claiming Tax Credits who think they qualified for the first part of the £650 means-tested cost of living payment, but have not received any money.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued automatic payments to eligible claimants receiving Working Tax Credits or Child Tax Credits for £326 between September 2-7.

Tax Credit claimants who also receive a means-tested benefit from the DWP should have already received their first cost of living payment in July.

The update on GOV.UK said: “Tax Credits claimants can now let HMRC know if they think they should have had the £326 Cost of Living Payment, but cannot see it in their bank, building society or credit union account.” Reporting a missing payment is simple and can be done quickly online, but before doing that, make sure you are eligible for the additional financial support.To qualify for the Tax Credits-only £326 Cost of Living Payment, claimants must have been entitled, or later found to be entitled, to a payment, or an annual award of at least £26, of Tax Credits for any day in the period April 26, 2022 to May 25, 2022.For joint claimants, where one claimant receives Working Tax Credit and the other claimant receives Child Tax Credit, payments will be made into the same bank account as the Child Tax Credit.To use the ‘Report a missing Cost of Living Payment’ form on GOV.UK, you will need your National Insurance number.DWP said: “If you have already reported a missing payment, you do not need report it again.