Moving from tax credits to Universal Credit

andrewkuk
andrewkuk Scope Member Posts: 79 Contributor
in Benefits and income
Hi - I wonder if anyone can advise me on the upcoming changes as I understand tax credits are being moved over to Universal Credit. I know that PIP doesn't affect Universal Credit but I get ESA in the support group. I'm medically retired and I'm worrying we will be worse off with this change. Has anyone moved over to Universal Credit yet or know how it affects what you receive?

Many thanks - Andrew

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    edited August 2023
    Those that are claiming Income Related ESA will not be migrated across to UC until at least 2028. Unless you’re either claiming Tax Credits or a change of circumstances prompts a move in the mean time. 
  • bg844
    bg844 Online Community Member Posts: 3,883 Championing
    If you receive Tax Credits, you will receive a migration notice soon. I do note from previous threads that your ESA is contribution-based, this will always continue to be paid separately regardless and isn't ending like the others. However, there will be a deduction of £561.16 a month from your UC entitlement as these are classed as 'overlapping benefits'.

    When you do claim UC you will be entitled to LCWRA from day 1 of your claim, you may also be eligible for Transitional Protection depending if your Tax Credits currently pay more than you'd get on UC. A benefits calculation will be useful if you write your current circumstances in as they are:
    https://www.entitledto.co.uk/benefits-calculator/Intro/Home?cid=8b9165d6-a25c-45ca-8383-d2cc0d730ac8

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