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pest118
Member Posts: 34 Listener
I have to wait about 13 weeks for the new benefits called UC. I can able to claim just yet.
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Hi @pest118. Just to clarify, have you already successfully applied for UC? If so, you may find this information on getting an advance payment helpful in the meantime.
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I have not applied for the new benefits called UC yet.
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Hi @pest118, thanks for clarifying this for us. If we can be of any assistance, do let us know and we'll do our best to advise!
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I do think I will be on UC as I am have a hidden disabilities/learning disabilities.
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Can you tell us what benefits you are on at the moment ?
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Be all you can be, make every day count. Namaste -
I am on pip and JSA at the moment.
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Why do you want to claim UC ?
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They are moving on to UC or ESA.
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It is only income based benefits that are moving to UC, Contribution based JSA remains outside of UC
PIP is unaffected by UC
Be all you can be, make every day count. Namaste
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