Policy background
The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a package of measures on 3 February 2022 to support households across the income distribution in the context of the April increase in the energy price cap, as well as further measures at the Spring Statement 2022.
	Through a package of further measures announced on 26 May 2022, the Government will provide over £15 billion of additional support, particularly focused on those with the greatest need. This includes Additional Payments to over 8 million people across the United Kingdom in receipt of eligible means-tested benefit payments and over 6 million people who receive eligible disability benefit payments to help with the particular extra costs disabled people may face.
	The Act requires the Secretary of State or HMRC to make the additional payments to an eligible person.