{"id":100399,"date":"2023-10-30T10:47:50","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T10:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritycovernews.com\/?p=100399"},"modified":"2023-10-30T10:47:50","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T10:47:50","slug":"im-a-benefits-expert-five-checks-you-need-to-make-now-before-300-cost-of-living-cash-hits-bank-accounts-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritycovernews.com\/lifestyle\/im-a-benefits-expert-five-checks-you-need-to-make-now-before-300-cost-of-living-cash-hits-bank-accounts-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"I'm a benefits expert – five checks you need to make NOW before \u00a3300 cost of living cash hits bank accounts | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

MILLIONS of people are set to receive a \u00a3300 cost of living payment this week.<\/p>\n

Households on certain\u00a0benefits, including\u00a0Universal Credit, will receive the cash as a lump sum paid directly into their\u00a0bank\u00a0accounts.<\/p>\n

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Those eligible for the\u00a0tax-free payment\u00a0won't usually have to do anything as it will be made automatically.<\/p>\n

Payments are scheduled to hit\u00a0bank\u00a0accounts between Tuesday, October 31 and November 19.<\/p>\n

But there are a number of checks you should make now to ensure that you get exactly what you're entitled to.<\/p>\n

We spoke to David Samson, benefits expert at the charity Turn2us, who gave his five checks to make before payments drop.<\/p>\n

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Confirm your details<\/h2>\n

"Firstly, you can double check if you are eligible for the cost of living payment by visiting Gov.uk," said David.<\/p>\n

You'll qualify if you claim any of the following benefits:<\/p>\n