Will I be better off after uc migration?

hughie1

I'm aware that because of transitional protection I'll be at least on the same amount after uc migration as I'm currently on with ir esa. But I read a post on here which seems to suggest I could actually get more money on uc after migration than I'm currently on. I was wondering if anyone could confirm.

I'm on income related esa. In the support group.

I get:

£138.20 a week

Plus

£20.85 EDP

= £159.05 a week

Or

£318.10 every 2 weeks

(£636.2 every 4 weeks)

Kimmy87

As UC is a monthly benefit, I'll convert your ESA to a monthly figure (multiply by 52 then divide by 12).

ESA: £689.21

UC LCWRA +Standard Allowance: £809.64.

So yes you will be better off under UC.

hughie1

Thank you.