Asking for more time UC

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miracleboy
miracleboy Online Community Member Posts: 50 Connected
edited June 24 in Universal Credit (UC)

Hi


can someone please tell me if I ask for more time to apply for UC does that mean I will lose my Transition Benefits? I am ESA Support Group. Have PIP.

Thank you for your help.

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  • miracleboy
    miracleboy Online Community Member Posts: 50 Connected

    just to say I have until 18th July

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 4,666 Championing

    Hi,

    18th July is more than 3 weeks away. That should be enough time to complete the migration.

    You can ask for some extra time if you need to though, you won't lose Transitional Protection by doing that.

  • miracleboy
    miracleboy Online Community Member Posts: 50 Connected

    Hi

    Thank you for your kind reply. I only have an iPad, don’t have a phone at the moment. I been told I need a phone.

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 4,666 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1041167#Comment_1041167

    No problem. The mobile phone is only used to receive a code via text so that you can log in online. If you have a trusted friend or relative, you could use their number to start the claim, and then change the number when you get your own phone.

    Alternatively you can choose to do a phone-only claim via a landline without needing a mobile phone. If you do it that way, you won't have access to an online account though. You would have to phone up to make any changes in future.

  • Music34
    Music34 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    Hi sorry to jump on your post though I have a date to migrate over to universal credit and I could only get money advice appointment for advice 2 days before it’s due , can anyone please help would I have enough time since I believe it’s done online. Or should I phone universal credit and ask for more time. My question is would that stop my money ? Thanks any help would be greatly appreciated

  • OverlyAnxious
    OverlyAnxious Online Community Member Posts: 4,666 Championing
    https://forum.scope.org.uk/discussion/comment/1041699#Comment_1041699

    Hi,

    You can submit the claim right up to the last day. It shouldn't make any difference to your money.

    But obviously it is a risk in case the advice service cancel the appointment or you become too unwell to do it yourself on that day. Asking for an extension might be worthwhile in this case.

  • Music34
    Music34 Online Community Member Posts: 5 Listener

    @OverlyAnxious . Thank you so much for answering and i appreciate you taking time of pointing out the what if’s could happen. I will get my family to call and arrange extension. Hope you get a good nights sleep

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