"... even if the claim is not approved."

Options
hughie1
hughie1 Online Community Member Posts: 100 Contributor
Screenshot_20250228_174306_com.android.chrome_edit_2315857480894.jpg

See attached image. I am migrating from ir esa to uc because I have received the migration letter. What does it mean it might not be approved? Is this true even for migrations?

Comments

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 4,748 Championing

    Yes, it is true. As soon as you submit your Universal Credit claim, that ends the legacy benefits, regardless of what happens next.

    However, the only reason someone would be rejected when migrating from ESA is if they had too much in savings and had not told ESA, or if they fail to verify their ID, or if they don't accept claimant commitments. So far I don't think I've seen a single case where someone was actually not approved for UC during migration.