Transferring to UC from IR ESA

corbyxx

Hi just looking for a bit of advice, i currently receive ESA support group but i was thinking of transferring onto UC - do they need to know who i live with as i live with parents and siblings

woodbine

Have you checked that you will be better of on UC ? It might be worth a chat with local welfare rights or using a benefits checker like "turn2us"

corbyxx

i did do a benefit calculation and it said i would be better off on universal credit

woodbine

Then that might be the way to go, but do be aware that UC is currently boosted by £20 per week, which will end in April unless he extends it in the budget on March 3rd

janer1967

Hi 

In answer to your question yes they will want to know about your living arrangements and associated costs 

Not sure if you need to say who you live with but if you pay rent or anything 

Have a look at the application form online to see 

Holly35

Please don't transfer just for the money. Once you are on UC you are on it and there's no going back

woodbine

Holly35 said:

Please don't transfer just for the money. Once you are on UC you are on it and there's no going back

excellent advice.