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Bev12345
Bev12345 Online Community Member Posts: 24 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)

I'm on esa .I also claim pip .do I need to wait for a migrant letter before changing over to univevesel credit. Do anybody know. Thsnkyou

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  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 4,760 Championing

    Hi,

    You don't need to wait for the migration letter.

    However, if you currently get SDP with your ESA, it is better to wait for the letter so that you get Transitional Protection and will not be any worse off.

    If you don't get SDP then you would be better off on UC so no need to wait for the migration letter if you'd rather migrate sooner.

  • Bev12345
    Bev12345 Online Community Member Posts: 24 Listener

    THankyou. could you me what sdp is please

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing

    SDP is Severe Disability Premium, payable in with Income Related ESA, if you live alone or treated as living alone and claiming a qualifying disability benefit such as daily living PIP. No one must be claiming either Carers allowance or carers element of UC for looking after you.

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