The above guidance mentions certain examples of clients who might miss out on the Cost of Living Crisis schemes and should be targeted for the Household Support Fund- those who are..
are eligible for but not claiming qualifying benefits
become eligible for benefits after the relevant qualifying dates
are in receipt of HB only
are ordinarily eligible for benefits but who had a nil award in the qualifying period due to, for example, a fluctuation in income
have fuel costs but who cannot access the £400 of energy support from the Energy Bill Support Scheme or the equivalence package confirmed on 29 July 2022.
The government in Parliament has said this could also include carers who are not entitled to any other cost of living payments.
They say that 40% of carers are not getting one of the passporting benefits that may qualify the person for the household Cost of Living Payment-Universal Credit or 5 Legacy Benefits(JSA(IB), ESA(IR)/ IS/ WTC/ CTC) or Pension Credit.
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