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UC and Child element after 19th

honeyhoney
Community member Posts: 14 Listener
Hi
My son turned 19 in May and still does not continue his education.
I received a letter from UC that from August 31st I will not receive the child element. I understand that and I agree with it. However,
My AP is from 03 to 02 every month. Payment on 9th of every month.
My last statement covers the period from 02/08 to 03/09 and the child element for my son was withdrawn.
Is this correct? Shouldn't it be deducted in the next period, i.e. from 03/09 to 02/10?
My son turned 19 in May and still does not continue his education.
I received a letter from UC that from August 31st I will not receive the child element. I understand that and I agree with it. However,
My AP is from 03 to 02 every month. Payment on 9th of every month.
My last statement covers the period from 02/08 to 03/09 and the child element for my son was withdrawn.
Is this correct? Shouldn't it be deducted in the next period, i.e. from 03/09 to 02/10?
Comments
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Unfortunately, this is correct. UC is based on your circumstances on the last day of your assessment period.As this element ends on 31st August following their 19th birthday because your assessment periods are 3rd to 2nd of every month then your last payment for this element would have been August 9th. https://www.entitledto.co.uk/help/child-over-16
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
Thank you poppy, professional advice as always.
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You're welcome. Is your son now working, looking for work or continuing as a student?
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
He is looking for a job and intends to work, will this affect my UC if he takes up work, if he lives with us ?
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As he's under 21 then there will be no non dependant deductions for housing element. (if you're claiming this) Once he reaches this age if either you or your partner are claiming either daily living PIP, DLA mid/high rate care or ADP daily living then there will be no non dependant deductions.As he's looking for work then he'll be able to claim UC in his own right. He'll be entitled to £292.11/month. As he's living with you then he won't be able to claim for help with any rent.
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
Thank you again poppy for your comprehensive answer.
When it comes to UC for my son, my goal in life is for neither of them to ever apply for any benefits.
I appreciate that there is some financial support, but it is too much of a "muzzle", if you know what I mean. Unfortunately, I have no other choice for now, but my children do.
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I totally get that. That was my goal for my 3 children too (all adults now) but my youngest has a health condition so unable to work.My eldest 2 do not claim any benefits and both work full time. Infact my eldest daughter has recently been promoted, with a substantial salary increase. My son has his own business as a landscape gardener.Good luck to your son with his job search!I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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Yeap poppy... life is life, I understand you perfectly,
thank you for understanding me,
my eldest son also graduated from university (student loan) and now he is a police officer -
You're welcome. Well done to your son!
I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help. -
Thank you and yours too.
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