Not understanding the migration process

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Andi66

Few things I'm concerned with , I have for ID a citizen pass card with pass logo. It did mention this in the list, but will it be accepted for photo ID. What is AP regarding payment. When do you get first payment if I'm doing it in October. November 7th cut of date. I know I be without it for a few weeks.

How does payment work each month, do you have to inform them of amount if its just pip I will be getting. How soon does the wca decide what group I'm in, I have wca on the 16th of this month which was from the esa 50 form I sent in over a year ago.

Kimi87

Each UC payment is based on your circumstances for the previous calender month, known as the Assessment Period.

You will receive your first payment around 5 weeks after you submit your application. And monthly thereafter on your payment date. If that date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, it will be paid on the previous working day.

You do not need to tell them about PIP.

To calculate your payment UC look behind the scenes at various DWP benefits you may be receiving, earnings via HMRC, other self declared income through working, pensions etc.

Waiting times vary following WCA, some hear within days, others wait a few months. Generally we advise waiting times are up to 12 weeks.