Cold weather payments: quickly check if you're entitled

di3004

Yes Sue is so lovely with a true heart of gold.:A;)X

BB78

Postcode Checker says RH10 is eligible for 3 payments up to 12th January, received 1 in December & presuming the other 2 are held up in the post which isn't being delivered because of the weather!

Are some people receiving their payments straight into their account??
I got 2 last winter & plus 1 this winter but despite my other benefits being paid direct into my account these cold weather payments came as cheques that I had to cash at the Post Office. I'd prefer they went straight into my account.

Lou76

Mea wrote: »

I would contact your local social security office - I did but am concerned that I was told that payments to people on disability is being held up - is this the same for all on disability?????

Hi Mea, I'm on IS and DLA [Low mobility & Middle Care] and I've had all four* payments, paid directly to my bank acc, no problem.

* They were paid in 2 batches of £50 each; first on the 6th Jan, second on the 13th Jan.

di3004

coookiewoookie wrote: »

I am in the np area code and i have recieved all my 4 cold weather payments ;-)

Hi there yes in the NP44 area 4 payments have been triggered, did not receive all ours over the last few weeks but all 4 should be the account tomorrow.
Glad you received all yours, well done.

SingleSue

sr17 wrote: »

i am unemployed for a year now claiming housing beneifits an jsa

Are you on income based JSA and also satisfy the qualifying elements?

As follows

You may also be eligible for a Cold Weather Payment for each qualifying week if you are getting Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or income-related Employment and Support Allowance in the assessment phase and have one of the following:

• a pensioner premium, higher pensioner premium or enhanced pensioner premium
• a disability premium, enhanced disability premium or severe disability premium
• a disabled child premium
• Child Tax Credit that includes a disability or severe disability element
• a child who is under five in the family

SingleSue

di3004 wrote: »

Yes Sue is so lovely with a true heart of gold.:A;)X

I'm blushing!

You're lovely too....

di3004

Bless you, its true.:A

You have been very patient - waiting for your issues to be resolved, and with what you have been through and helping out on here as well, your a Star Sue.:T:T;)X

Thank you for your lovely comment too.;)X

Lou76

BB78 wrote: »

Postcode Checker says RH10 is eligible for 3 payments up to 12th January, received 1 in December & presuming the other 2 are held up in the post which isn't being delivered because of the weather!

Are some people receiving their payments straight into their account??
I got 2 last winter & plus 1 this winter but despite my other benefits being paid direct into my account these cold weather payments came as cheques that I had to cash at the Post Office. I'd prefer they went straight into my account.

BB, no idea why some people (like myself) are getting theirs direct into the bank and others are getting cheques sent. Maybe it's just the way your local area work, I don't know.

Get [sexy voiced] Geoff on the case, he'll soon find out the discrepancies in payments. :rotfl:

Seriously though, it does seem a bit weird. Surely it would be easier/cheaper to issue payments direct to the bank acc [for those who get their benefits paid into the bank] rather than posting cheques?

BB78

Lou76 wrote: »

Get [sexy voiced] Geoff on the case, he'll soon find out the discrepancies in payments. :rotfl:

Seriously though, it does seem a bit weird. Surely it would be easier/cheaper to issue payments direct to the bank acc [for those who get their benefits paid into the bank] rather than posting cheques?

Thanks Lou76!! :beer: Totally agree it would be easier/cheaper to pay direct into bank account; especially as Postman Pat is snowed in!! Lol!!


P.S. Who's Geoff??

mum2one

I'm in IS with dis premium, dla high mob,low care, my area has triggered 3 payments, to date just been paid 2, it went direct into the account my wages go in.
Just a case of keeping an eye on it.x