UC managed migration guide
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I am actually part of the group that was Auto-Rejected by AI, it was scandal and the former government is getting investigated for it atm. I applied for Universal Credit just now, hopefully that'll help.
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New style ESA is a contributions based benefit only and you will not be migrated over to UC. (unless you're claiming other benefits such as Tax credits or housing benefit)
UC could also top up your income, if there's entitlement.
Your ESA will continue as normal but be deducted in full from any UC entitlement.
If you live with a partner you'll need to claim as a couple and your joint circumstances will be taken into consideration. You can use a benefits calculator to check entitlement.
As you're in the Support Group for ESA then you'll be entitled to the LCWRA element from the start of your claim. You will not need another assessment.
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I have applied to UC now since i wouldn't be able to afford survival without my separated partner of 10 years's income. I have also just now applied for council tax reduction, whether 100% for the ton of disabilities i have or for 25% for single occupancy, will be up to my local council to decide.
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Council Tax reduction and council tax discount, such as the single person discount are completely different. Single person discount isn't means tested but council tax reduction is.
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Either way, on my council's website the application process for both is unified.
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Oh yes ECHR are they still investigating? When will we hear the outcome I'm wondering because it's the former government will it still hold weight this is my negative non trustable side pls Lord let them give us a break
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I hope so too, at the very least to get an apology out of them, cause this destroyed my 10 years strong marriage.
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ok sorry thank you for your help all
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Ah I feel you 9 year relationship over sucks
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You had one for 9? BTW I had a check again, I did apply for the discount rather than the reduction. It's better that way anyway, as I can't cope with another ridiculous assessment, it's just too much.
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Relationship eneded after 9 years oh yes the assessments are soul destroying
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So what are you doing after? 😂
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Hi everyone, just a reminder to keep the topic to UC Migration please. We want you all to chat but sometimes it might be better to start a new discussion so this one doesn't get too long 😊
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Sorry my mind goes from one extreme to another
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Hmm from what I've seen and heard, those on esa income related will all be moved onto u.c.
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You are correct, it's from Sept 2024 to Dec 2025.
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Yes, it's the help to claim helpline. I hope you find it helpful. It's been mentioned quite a few times on other threads. See link for other members interested.
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Hopefully someone will answer my question.
I am currently on ESA income related I think it is, I am in the support group and SDP.
I swear that I saw a video on Youtube which said that if you are on ESA and on SDP you cannot claim UC?
The reason being is that when you sign a claimant agreement, you have to agree to look for work and that you are expected to try and get your health better. So if you have depression as an example, you have to go to talking therapies and things like that.
The video that I saw, it ticked the box that said SDP and it says that you cannot claim UC.
So you have to declare yourself fit to work, just so that you get signed onto UC and then worry about being signed off while on there.
Am I wrong with this? Sadly, if they are sending out letters in September, a lot of people are going to be (insert swear words here) simply because with the run up to Christmas you might not be able to get the Citizens advice and you would not have your payments unless you apply within the first month.
My plan has always been to wait till two and a half months and then apply, as I know that once you start a claim then your money stops apart from a two week grace period, so in my eyes better to wait and get extra money and do it at the last minute just so that you can save a bit of money before hand.
Thanks, for any help given.
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@Needhelpandadvice the video that you seen was quite an old one and no longer applies. Those rules ended in January 2021.
Migration letters for those claiming Income Related ESA is planned for between Sept 2024 and Dec 2025 so it may not be in September.
Your thoughts are also incorrect as I explained in my guide here.
As you’re in the Support Group for ESA you’ll be entitled to the LCWRA element from the start of your claim. It may take a few weeks for your details to be sent from ESA but once this is done your claim will be updated.
You will not be expected to look for work or attend any appointments after your first new claim appointment. Your commitments will just be to agree to report all changes.
Please do have a read of my guide here, which you can see on the first page of this thread.
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Thankyou for everything
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