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Transferring to universal credit

April

I have just discovered that my severely disabled son would get more money if he was on Universal Credit. He is on ESA at the moment. In the support group.
Does he have to wait until he is contacted, or can he request to transfer over to Universal Credit now?
Thanks.

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janer1967

Hi and welcome I dont know the answer but I am sure other members will

If not contact welfare rights

Just wanted to say hi

Adrian_Scope

Hi @April. He can choose to switch to UC himself and just apply, he doesn’t have to be contacted first.

Be sure to double-check your figures and ask any questions about UC before you make the change though, because he won’t be able to return to ESA once he claims UC.

April

Hi @Adrian_Scope,
Thank you for your reply.
That's very helpful.

Ross_Alumni

Let us know if there's anything else we can help out with @April

poppy123456

Hi,

Also to point out that if he's currently claiming the severe disability premium in with his ESA then he won't be able to claim UC. Also do be aware that the standard allowance for UC has been increased by about £90 per month because of Covid19 and is due to return to it's usual amount from April 2021.

TeddyB22

Hi. Sorry to jump into the middle of a question but how do we know if we are getting the extra Corvid-19 money? Does it say on your journal?

poppy123456

TeddyB22 said:

Hi. Sorry to jump into the middle of a question but how do we know if we are getting the extra Corvid-19 money? Does it say on your journal?

It will tell you on your statement each month. It's in with your standard allowance, which has increased by about £90 per month. Total amounts as follows...

Single under 25 £342.72

single over 25 £409.89

Joint claimant both under 25 £488.59

Joint claimant with at least 1 being over 25 £594.04

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