The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will be paying out £300 to millions of people throughout the first half of November.
While the second Cost of Living Payment will continue to be paid out until November 19, the government highlighted that only certain people claiming means-tested benefits will be eligible for the payment, and even then there are certain criteria that must be met.
This may raise concerns for carers who may need extra financial support but are not sure of their eligibility status. Millions of DWP benefit claimants have already received their £300 payment since the start of November, while those who exclusively claim benefits from HMRC will have begun receiving their payment today (November 10).
Before a carer checks their eligibility for the second Cost of Living Payment, it's important to clarify what specific benefits qualify. Read more: Nearly a million HMRC claimants to get £300 cost of living payment from today Read more: Date millions of workers will get 'major' wage boost worth £1,000 The government specifies that claimants must be receiving a "means-tested" benefit.
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