Hi, my name is misty2211!

misty2211

I live at my sister's in a spare room it's a council house we both have medical and disability issues and are both in receipt separately esa and pip,I'm in the support group, we both received a migration letter to universal credit, can we both still claim separately, and do we both still receive the same amount or less amount, or will I have to move out and try to get my own place.

Thank you

Kimi87

Yes you can both apply separately.

You should receive the same amount, if your total UC award is lower than legacy benefits, Transitional Protection will be added to your award. This ensures at the time of transfer you aren't worse off than on legacy benefits. This erodes over time as other elements go up or new elements are added.

misty2211

Thank you for your help