Millions are receiving the final payment for living expenses. Here's how to check yours
How long can you wait before receiving the money?
Some households may have to wait weeks for living expenses to be paid.
Payments will begin today, but will continue until February 22.
Depending on your individual circumstances, some are paid slightly later by HMRC, while others are paid by the DWP.
For example, those who only have tax credits and no other benefits will be paid between February 16 and 22.
What benefits are you eligible for?
To receive the final living expenses payment, you must have received at least one of seven benefits, including a pension credit, between November 13 and December 12.
The full list of benefits that make people eligible for the payment is:
- Universal credit
- Income-related jobseeker's allowance
- Income-related employment and support benefit
- Income support
- Working tax benefit
- Child tax credit
- Pension credit
How will the money be paid out to those who qualify?
The money will be automatically credited to the bank accounts of those who qualify for the tax-free payment.
However, depending on your individual circumstances, some are paid slightly later by HMRC, while others are paid by the DWP.