Incapacity benefits + XB???

[pitstopbunny]

I checked my bank account this morning & it looks as if the DWP has credited me an extra �60, as an XB (extra benefit?). Has anyone else noticed this & if so, what is it for? My benefits are all paid to date, so I know it is not an error from previous payments.

[dzug]

You are probably one of the first to notice it happening but it was announced a month or so back - anyone in receipt of certain benefits to receive a one off extra payment of �60 by 31 March

[garner]

It's to help with heating costs,not much I know but better than nothing.g.ps this is an extra other than the normal heating all/ which you would have got in December 08.

[pitstopbunny]

Thank you both! I am on long term incapacity, so I am guessing that is how I qualified. A very unexpected but welcome surprise!

[Ethel]

Yes, everyone who got the �10 Christmas Bonus will automatically get the one off �60 Winter Bonus

[Ethel]

Garner - only pensioners got the �200 - this �60 is for everyone on certain benefits regardless of age

[bigmamma]

That's a nice extra bit for you pitstopbunny , I got a nice �25 cold weather payment this month which was a nice surprise . x

[Schutzengel]

This �60 payment is a one-off compensation for the scrapping of the lowest rate of income tax.

[Ethel]

No it isn't - we got that back already.

[dylan1959]

in november the pm decided to increase pension credit by�5 this april. because of oaps struggling it was decided that they would get a one-off payment of �60 which covers arrears jan-march. he explained this on gmtv

[Ethel]

All explained here:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefit s/BenefitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/On_a_low_i ncome/DG_10018704

[bigmamma]

Is the �60 extra payment only for the over 60s though ?

[Mr Veritas]

pitstopbunny,
Yes it's the cold weather payment.I just got mine paid into my bank account today.
I wonder if we might get another if the weather stays very cold?(some hopes).

bigmamma,
Ethel's excellent link explains everything you could want to know.

[TCL-MUMPING]

Mr Veritas the �60 is the additional Christmas Bonus. The Cold Weather Payment is �25 by the way.

[Mr Veritas]

Thank You (and apologies) TCL,
I am just grateful to get anything.
Do you know when I can expect the Cold Weather payment ?

[TCL-MUMPING]

The Cold Weather Payment kicks in when the weather station where you live has recorded or forecast temperatures to be, zero degrees Celsius or below over seven consecutive days.

[pitstopbunny]

TY all for your responses! I'm just very thankful for the �60 : )

[danny999]

I checked my bank this morning and �60 was there for me too, I didn't realise it was coming in, a nice surprise to help with heating bills

[18L262SVV]

Ive had �60 this morning too and Id like to know what for? Im 55 so dont claim pension credit Thanks Mr Gordon Brown.

[tagmoide]

XB �60 is to help with your heating bills. But is not the cold weather payment, that is the �25.00 called C.W.P on your statement. Hope this helps Kev

[binggizmomax]

This Xtra Benefit payment is NOT just for over 60's! I am 51 and in receipt of Incapacity Benefit and have just received my very welcome extra payment, much needed at the moment, for my now needed glasses prescription! No, contrary to what a lot of people think, if you get Incapacity Benefit you get free prescriptions! You do not get free prescriptions, glasses or anything else.