What happens if I get better? I can't see a maximum income before coming off UC?

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  • Martyandme999
    Martyandme999 Community Member Posts: 26 Connected
    poppy123456 said:
    UC is no different in terms of claiming with a partner than the old legacy benefits were. If you live with a friend or a family member, is completely different to living with a partner, even if you don't "share" your money.
    My daughter lives with her partner, they have separate bank accounts each but they also have a joint bank account where they split all the bills and put in half each.The DD's all come from the joint bank account. They both work full time and don't claim any benefits. Some prefer to do it this way, others don't.
    Just because the legacy benefits had a flawed system doesn't justify it's inclusion for UC

    How is living with a partner 'completely different' if you don't combine finances?

    I would class your daughter as still combining finances by the fact they have a joint bank account. Many couples who live together only have separate bank accounts. 

  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    I see no flawed system, UC is a means tested benefit the same as some legacy benefits and the rules are in the 2013 UC regulations. All of which you can read here. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2013/376/contents
    There's nothing further to add here.

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