MoneySavingExpert.com newsletter, Martin states if you receive certain means-tested benefits and you have to self-isolate, but you're unable to work from home and therefore lose income, you will now be eligible for the payment of £500 for each period of self isolation you're required to undertake.Isolation periods are 10 days if you have tested positive for coronavirus and 14 days if someone in your household has tested positive.Four million people on Universal Credit or other benefits may be