Cost of Living Payment and Advice
The first £326 Cost of Living Payment for eligible customers receiving tax credits only will start landing in bank accounts from 2 September 2022. You may be able to get a payment to help with the cost of living if you’re getting certain benefits or tax credits. If you’re eligible, you’ll be paid automatically in the same way you usually get your benefit or tax credits. This includes if you’re found to be eligible for a Cost of Living Payment or a Disability Cost of Living Payment at a later date.
You could get up to 3 different types of payment depending on your circumstances on a particular date or during a particular period:
- a Cost of Living Payment, if you get a qualifying low-income benefit or tax credits
- a Disability Cost of Living Payment, if you get a qualifying disability benefit
- a Pensioner Cost of Living Payment, if you’re entitled to a Winter Fuel Payment for winter 2022 to 2023
These payments are not taxable and will not affect the benefits or tax credits you get.
For information on eligibility and full guidance please see:Cost of Living Payment – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
As the cost of living increases, you may be worried about how to pay for food, heating and other bills. Walsall Council has put together some information about where and how to find support across Walsall borough. There is a variety of advice regarding buying food and essentials, transport costs, keeping your house warm and help with your council tax on the Council’s website.
