THE Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has extended the deadline for thousands of benefit claimants to make a compulsory switch to Universal Credit. It comes as the government plans t…
THE Department for Work and Pensions has extended the deadline for thousands of benefit claimants to make a compulsory switch to Universal Credit.But in the latest DWP Touchbase newsletter, the department has confirmed that thousands have had their deadlines to move extended.date that fell between December 11 2023, and January 5 2024, 30 days has been automatically added to the claimant's deadline date.
Where an individual's Universal Credit payment is lower than their legacy benefits entitlement, they will usually be entitled to a top-up payment known as This means that their Universal Credit entitlement will be the same as their legacy benefit entitlement at the point they move. It's also worth noting that a change in circumstances before you receive a managed migration notice might trigger the move to Universal Credit earlier, for example, a change of job or address.You can also choose to move over to Universal Credit from tax credits at any time - but it is best to check before doing so as you might not be better off.
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