The government has given a few more details on the Cost of Living Payments for 2023.
£301 – First 2023/24 Cost of Living Payment – during Spring 2023
£150 – 2023 Disability Payment – during Summer 2023
£300 – Second 2023/24 Cost of Living Payment – during Autumn 2023
£300 – 2023 Pensioner Payment – during Winter 2023/4
£299 – Third 2023/24 Cost of Living Payment – during Spring 2024
● Around 8 million claimants will receive the means tested cost of living payment of £900
● Around 6 million claimants will receive the disability cost of living payment of £150
- Around 11 million pensioners claimants will receive the additional £300 Pensioner Cost of Living Payment
Compared to the 2022 support, there is an increased payment of the means tested cost of living payment of £900(from £650) but the council tax rebate and the energy bills support scheme are stopping.
The law to enact this is going through parliament now. Here's the explanatory memo.
We aim to keep our guide updated as more information becomes available, such as the qualifying dates and the payment dates-
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