Martin Lewis provides clarity after confusion over DWP benefit payments dates
19.10.2022 - 13:47
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Martin Lewis has provided clarification on who will receive money from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and what to do if you have not yet received money you're owed.
As millions of Brits scramble their finances to try and fight off the cost of living crisis during an especially vulnerable winter period, many may be expecting to receive extra money from the government. From Cost of Living Payments to energy discounts, there is a wide range of support being offered over the coming months.
However, it can be confusing for people to understand which payments and discounts they are eligible for. Fortunately, Mr Lewis provided some clarification on the Money Show last night.
Read more: When people will get the DWP Pensioner Cost of Living Payment and who is eligible
Speaking on his ITV programme, Mr Lewis said: "You've got the second automatic payment for people on benefits which is £324 when...for most people it will be paid between November 8 and 23. Only people who are on working tax credit or child tax credit, and don't get any other benefits, may get it a bit later.
"To be eligible for this, you have to have been claiming one of the eligible benefits between August 26 and September 25 and you're due it even if you didn't get the first payment." He added: "There is also the £15 Warm Home Discount for many people due to be paid soon which is for those on means-tested benefits."
Mr Lewis also discussed how pensioners could be eligible for a financial boost during the winter period.
He continued: "If there is a state pensioner living in a household between September 19 and 25, that's the eligibility date. Then, there will be £300 paid to that household - it will be automatically paid on top of the Winter Fuel