Hi, my name is Lynne5472! Is it better to claim UC asap or near the deadline for migration?

Lynne5472 · June 6

Hi. I have just received a migration letter from uc to change from esa. Is it better to claim ASAP or nearer the deadline date?

Kimi87 · June 6

It's entirely up to you.

We do recommend claiming the day after an ESA payment, as this helps the run on payment to be for the full amount.

Lynne5472 · June 6

Thank you 😊

fluffycat · June 6

it might pay to migrate early if you move from ESA support as they pay more UC under LCWRA.

some wait longer to keep things as they are.

Kimi87 · June 6

Being better off on UC from ESA only applies if someone wasn't getting the Severe Disability Premium.

Lynne5472 · June 6

I'm not getting a severe disability premium.

Kimi87 · June 6

You will be better off on UC then, £700 per month ESA compared to £823.41 for Standard Allowance +LCWRA on Universal Credit.

So in your case the sooner you claim, the better off you will be.

Passerby · June 9

ESA doesn't even pay £700 per month but £647.

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