But this increase comes amid a backdrop of planned reform of the entire system this spring, as the Government looks to slash the welfare bill.
It found the UK is now spending more on incapacity and disability benefits (almost £65bn) than defence.
“Given the pressure on the nation’s finances, tackling this must be a top priority for the Government.”
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) told The i Paper this week that “the current benefits system needs reform so it is fairer on the taxpayer and people get the support they need to move into work”.
“This will be part of a proper plan to help disabled people who can work secure employment while ensuring support is provided for those who need it.”
But detail on what changes will be implemented are yet to come and in the meantime payments will continue as expected.
When will benefits be paid in February?
When a payment date falls on a weekend or a bank holiday, then the claimant is usually paid on the working day before.
This is the DWP’s benefit payments schedule:
Attendance allowance – usually every four weeks Carer’s allowance – weekly in advance or every four weeks Child benefit – usually every four weeks, weekly for single parents and some benefits claimants Disability living allowance – usually every four weeks Employment and support allowance – usually every two weeks Income support – usually every two weeks Jobseeker’s allowance – usually every two weeks Maternity allowance – every two or four weeks Pension credit – usually every four weeks Personal independence payment (PIP) – usually every four weeks Tax credits – every four weeks or weekly Universal credit – every monthIf the date is correct but the money has failed to arrive in a claimant’s account, they should then contact the appropriate helpline on the government website.
Pension payment dates are dependent on the claimant’s NI number. (Photo: Richard Sharrocks/Getty)When will pensions be paid in February?
Pension payments are on a four-week cycle, with the day on which it is paid dependent on the last two digits of a claimant’s national insurance (NI) number.
This is how NI numbers correspond to days of payment:
00 to 19: Monday 20 to 39: Tuesday 40 to 59: Wednesday 60 to 79: Thursday 80 to 99: FridayIf there is a problem with pension payments, a helpline is available here on the DWP website.
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