UC managed migration guide
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She something else when they got in thought yes thier roll it back Nope .... so overwhelming isn't it I know millions people gone through this but with our struggles it really brings you right down I think your be hearing soon everytime letter drops on mat I got one eye open so dangerous living on nerves like this let's hope you hear soon let's hope tomorrow a better day
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hi all , I’m going to be migrating over to UC in a few weeks time I’ve picked a date to suit me and have untill 20th November to do it . So I will do it on 9th November . I’ve spoken to CAB and they have told me once I’ve completed the application to then sign into my journal and ask if I can be paid every 2 weeks , will this mean on my very first payment I will only get half of the money ? Thanks
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Yes, your first payment will only be for half the money. Also please be aware it is twice a month, which isn't quite every two weeks. There will be a few extra days before the second payments in most months.
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I was wondering if I should write in my journal after my first payment could I have the payments twice a month . Do you think that’s the better way to do it ? Thanks
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You can't request an Alternative Payment Arrangement (APA) until after you've received your first payment. Please also be aware that if they agree to this you'll be waiting 1 month for your payment but then you'll only receive half of that payment. The other half will be between 14 and 17 days later. It can be very difficult to manage your money when it's first set up.
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CAB never told me this , so after my first payment I can request for 2 payments ? Thanks poppy
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It seems like you can request it anytime but payments won't start until after the end of your first assessment period. Yes, you can request this yourself. I'll copy and paste some useful information from the link above.
3. More frequent payments
Universal Credit is paid monthly. But in instances where it is identified that a claimant is finding it difficult to budget monthly, they can have their Universal Credit divided over the month to be paid more frequently - twice a month or, exceptionally, 4 times a month.
These can only start from the end of their first assessment period and would, in most circumstances, be half their Universal Credit award, with the remaining half paid 14 to 15 days later.
In exceptional cases they could be paid 4 times a month, for example a quarter of their Universal Credit payment after the end of the first assessment period and the rest paid at 7 to 8 day intervals.
In cases where their Universal Credit includes housing costs, this should be accompanied by a managed payment to safeguard their home.
Who can request a more frequent payment
If the claimant is making the request, this can be by:
- using their online Universal Credit account
- talking to their work coach or case manager
- phoning Universal Credit on 0800 328 5644
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thanks for all the information. This is very helpful . I’m so stressed about my bills coming out of my bank and not having the money for them whilst I wait for the first payment of UC
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You're welcome. I see you are migrating from Income Related ESA and housing benefit. Both of those will continue for 2 weeks and then stop, so you won't be without money. Tax credits stops as you've now submitted the claim for UC.
You can also request an advance payment from UC but this does need to be repaid back and your future UC payments will be reduced.
Were you in the Support Group for ESA? If so then please make sure you put a message onto your journal to tell them you are in this group. Please do not provide a fit note, even if they ask you, which they may.
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yes I’m in a support group for ESA . I might ask for an advance payment so I request an amount or do they offer a certain amount ? Thanks
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There will be a maximum amount you can request once you've had your first appointment. It will be based on your maximum UC entitlement.
This may seem rather low at first but the amount will increase once things have been verified on your claim, such as ESA Support Group, rent and any children you may have on your claim.
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that sounds ok . Thanks so much for your help I don’t have to worry now about bills . CAB worked it out that I would gey £1617.95 plus extra £231.52 a month or how they pay it . My esa now is £481.10 every 2 weeks . I don’t know what how I would’ve got through the bad anxiety with all your help on here . Thank you
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You're very welcome, I'm glad I could help. It sounds like your ESA included the Severe disability Premium so yes there will be some entitlement to Transitional Protection.
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yeah it does include SDP .
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Hi ,Once I’ve done my UC form how long after do they give people an appointment please ?
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Once your claim is submitted it can take up to a couple of weeks for your first appointment.
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thank you so much
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can poppy please clarify about the Work capability assessment
I work 16 hours per week and have a disability and have sent in Dr fit notes to say l can only work a maximum of 16 hours per week.
One of poppy’s post said you won’t get a wca if you earn more then 16 hrs at minimum wage
I work 16 hrs per week and have just been sent a wca form
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They shouldn't refer you if your earnings are more than 16 x NMW/week, unless you're claiming a disability benefit such as PIP/DLA or ADP. If you're claiming one of those you can be referred regardless of earnings.
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thank you for your reply
My hours are just 16 per week no more.
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