DWP Christmas Bonus December PIP payments, Digi Mart USA News: Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will be higher during December as a result of a one-off bonus, according to the publisher’s report. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed details of its annual Christmas Bonus.
Extra cash is handed out to people claiming various benefits to provide a small boost over Christmas. The Christmas Bonus is worth an extra £10, so benefits will be worth a little bit more during December.
Millions of households are expected to see the extra cash land in their bank accounts in the run-up to Christmas.
Qualifying benefits include PIP, Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance. However, Universal Credit as a standalone benefit is not included, meaning households that claim Universal Credit and no other benefits will not receive the extra cash.
The Christmas Bonus can provide a small financial boost over the costly festive period. Critics, however, say its low rate makes it essentially worthless.
The DWP said: “The Christmas Bonus is a one-off tax-free £10 payment made before Christmas, paid to people who get certain benefits in the qualifying week. This is normally the first full week of December.
“You do not need to claim – you should get paid automatically. All benefits, pensions and allowances are normally paid into an account, such as your bank account.
It may show up as ‘DWP XB’ on your bank statement.”
