Changing

Abcd1988

I’m moving in with partner in January she’s on universal credit and so am I do we start a new claim or is it just a change ?

OverlyAnxious

Hi,

You just need to link your claims together to form one joint claim when you live together.

Abcd1988

so it’s easy to do?

OverlyAnxious

https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1069184#Comment_1069184

Yes. Just report the change through the online journal after you've moved and the claims will get linked together.

onmylonesome

Your money will go down because you will be claiming as a couple.

Abcd1988

yes couple allowance?

Rachel_Scope

Hi @Abcd1988 and congratulations on moving in with your partner 😊

Here's a link to information about how to make a joint claim https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/changes-of-circumstances . You can also find information on how much you'll get.

Kimi87

You can estimate your joint award using a benefits calculator.

https://www.gov.uk/benefits-calculators

Abcd1988

So would my universal credit account close when I move into her house?

Kimi87

You link your existing claims together, and it becomes a couples claim.

If either of you currently receive Transitional Protection, that will end.

Abcd1988

sorry to ask another question who gets paid me or her ?

Kimi87

You can choose whether the UC payment goes into a joint bank account, or a one of your individual bank accounts.

Abcd1988

I’m on Lcwra or something lol and pip would me moving cause a review or anything?

Kimi87

PIP isn't impacted by moving or any UC changes.

Moving or going from a single to couple claim won't trigger a LCWRA reassessment.

Abcd1988

thank u so much for all your help appreciate it