Coming off universal credit

15burritos

I want to come off universal credit to live with my partner. What do I write in my journal? I will still need to claim my PIP but I want to go abroad for 2 months for therapy. What should I write?

poppy123456

You can just close your claim by requesting a change of circumstances. However, living with a partner doesn’t mean there’s no entitlement to UC. It will depend on your joint circumstances. You can use a benefits calculator to check entitlement.

If you do go abroad for longer than 1 month then your UC will end unless it’s for medical treatment but it will depend on what medical treatment you have. 

15burritos

My partner earns a lot so they wouldn't put in a claim. My experience on universal credit was so unpleasant so I hope to close it and not go back, however I shall need to keep my PIP

poppy123456

PIP is not affected because it's not means tested. 

15burritos

Okay, the UC team wont contact me once I come off it? I think my partner and I will move to a new country but I need to keep pip whilst i pick up new hours from my new job.

poppy123456

No, not unless you owe them money. If you go abroad permanently then your PIP will end after 13 weeks. https://www.gov.uk/claim-benefits-abroad/disability-benefits

You must report the changes to PIP. 

15burritos

Okay great thank you for your help.