 has confirmed. Who is eligible for the Christmas bonus? To get the Christmas bonus you need to get one of the following benefits along with Universal Credit . You need to be getting it in what's known as the qualifying week, which is usually the first week of December. Armed Forces Independence Payment Attendance Allowance Carer's Allowance Child Disability Payment Constant Attendance Allowance (paid under Industrial Injuries or War Pensions schemes) Contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance (once the main phase of the benefit is entered after the first 13 weeks of claim) Disability Living Allowance Incapacity Benefit at the long-term rate Industrial Death Benefit (for widows or widowers) Mobility Supplement Pension Credit - the guarantee element Personal Independence Payment (PIP) State Pension (including Graduated Retirement Benefit) Severe Disablement Allowance (transitionally protected) Unemployability Supplement or Allowance (paid under Industrial Injuries or War Pensions schemes) War Disablement Pension at State Pension age War Widow's Pension Widowed Mother's Allowance Widowed Parent's Allowance Widow's Pension To qualify, as well as receiving one of the above benefits, you must also live in or be a resident of one of the following: The UK The Channel Islands The Isle of Man Gibraltar Switzerland Any European Economic A){kind=link}
MILLIONS on Universal Credit and other benefits could be in line for a much-needed cash boost over the festive period.
Eligible households will get a £10 Christmas bonus this year.
Although it may seem like a small amount, every little helps over the costly holiday season.
As the £10 is a bonus, it won’t need to be repaid and it won’t affect any other benefit you receive.
The payment is usually paid in the first full week of December, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed.