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Overpayments in benefits

john54
john54 Community member Posts: 69 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)
Hello can someone tell me the rules about overpayments in benefits by the dwp. Is it true that the overpayment is a result of the DWP, getting it wrong rather than the person giving wrongly information, that it can't be claimed back? Thanks 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 49,618 Disability Gamechanger
    Yes for the old legacy benefits such as Income Related ESA/JSA, Income Support. However, for UC then all overpayments are recoverable, even if it's their error.
    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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  • john54
    john54 Community member Posts: 69 Listener
    Hello Poppy thank you just I'm a bit concerned about this review. It's probably just a routine check but I do have the tenancy to always think the worst!
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 49,618 Disability Gamechanger
    Try not to overthink it (difficult i know) but you're highly likely right and it's just a random check.
    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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  • john54
    john54 Community member Posts: 69 Listener
    Thanks Poppy 
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