Universal credit query

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Tumilty

Hi

I have just had my universal credit migration letter and wondering what to do. Says I will soon stop getting income related ESA and housing benefit.

I'm wondering if I still get paid the same amounts as I've just had a letter saying my ESA has increased, do I need to go to my local first point to create direct debit for housing benefit etc.Or do I do it all when claiming online?

Thanks

Kimi87

If your UC award is lower than legacy benefits, Transitional Protection will be added to your claim so you aren't worse off than on legacy benefits. This erodes over time as other elements go up or new elements are added. Effectively your payment is frozen until the usual non TP rates catch up with your award.

Once you've applied for UC you have access to the online account called the Journal. You can request (by writing a note on the Journal) that your rent be paid directly to your Landlord.

Otherwise, you will need to make whatever arrangement suits you best to pay the rent once your UC payment arrives.

Tumilty

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1049952#Comment_1049952

Thanks.. I will have a look at the letter I received a few weeks ago that stated an increase in award monies and a date that it ends. I will post what it says in a while as I'm wondering if I'll need a WCA as I guess it's ongoing. Apologies if it's all a bit laboured my anxiety is through the roof.

Regards

Tumilty

Hi Everyone & @Kimi87

I received a form saying that ESA have looked at my claim again & from 19th June will be changed to a higher rate.

My question is, is that when i claim Universal Credit is it an ongoing thing or do i have to go through all the process of claiming again. i.e needing a letter from my Dr or do an assessment.

It doesn't say a date that my claim will end but obviously now i need to claim UC which is why i found it strange they sent me a letter in June about ESA.

Regards

Kimi87

When you apply for UC, they will ask ESA (behind your scenes) about your current award.

You will receive the UC equivalent group automatically, with no medical assessment required as a result of migration.