IVA and now awarded UC

Dibby1971

Hello 👋

I have only just recently entered an IVA and it’s all approved and just about to make my first monthly payment however I have applied for UC as due to two major surgeries I can no longer work and I get ESA support group and PIP which were included in the IVA.
I’m waiting to see if I get UC but it looks like I will but do I have to tell my IVA as it’s brand new and this extra will help a lot as things are very tight.
Thank you all for your time.

poppy123456

Yes you will need to tell them. Whether it’s taken into consideration I don’t know, sorry.

Dibby1971

Thank you yes you are right.

I called the company, I’m a worrier.

poppy123456

Please also note if you haven’t yet received first payment of UC then you won’t know if there’s any entitlement until you have your first statement.

Dibby1971

Thank you Poppy I explained I have applied for UC and don’t know the outcome.
I first called debt advice line who said you will have to tell them and then contacted the company with the Iva and I was told if I am awarded it it will be picked up at my yearly review.
Thought that a little strange tbh