Covid: How many people get self-isolation payments?
By Ben Butcher & Patrick Cowling
BBC Reality Check
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About two-thirds of people in England and Wales trying to access the £500 self-isolation support payment are being rejected, according to figures obtained by BBC Reality Check.
The government announced the payment in September, saying it would ensure that those on low incomes are able to self-isolate without worry about their finances .
It estimated just under 4 million people would be eligible.
The government s scientific advisors, Sage, have warned repeatedly that concerns over money could lead to people breaking the rules on self-isolation.
So, why are so many being rejected?
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